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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608.64, 5,412.99 and 1,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,608.64, 5,412.99 and 1,011.54 is: 1,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,608.64 : 5,412.99 = 1,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,608.64/5,412.99 = 1,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,608.64x = 5,412.99 × 1,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,608.64x = 5,475,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,455.90/3,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.32

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