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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.03, 5,414.59 and 1,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.03, 5,414.59 and 1,145.10 is: 1,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.03 : 5,414.59 = 1,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.03/5,414.59 = 1,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.03x = 5,414.59 × 1,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.03x = 6,200,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,247.01/3,610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.51

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