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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.26, 5,415.44 and 1,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.26, 5,415.44 and 1,145.10 is: 1,717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.26 : 5,415.44 = 1,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.26/5,415.44 = 1,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.26x = 5,415.44 × 1,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.26x = 6,201,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,220.34/3,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.67

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