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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608.77, 5,413.36 and 1,011.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,608.77, 5,413.36 and 1,011.91 is: 1,517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,608.77 : 5,413.36 = 1,011.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,608.77/5,413.36 = 1,011.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,608.77x = 5,413.36 × 1,011.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,608.77x = 5,477,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,800.99/3,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.92

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