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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.80, 5,414.64 and 1,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.80, 5,414.64 and 1,012.76 is: 1,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.80 : 5,414.64 = 1,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.80/5,414.64 = 1,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.80x = 5,414.64 × 1,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.80x = 5,483,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483,730.81/3,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.12

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