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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.62, 5,412.69 and 1,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.62, 5,412.69 and 1,301.58 is: 1,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.62 : 5,412.69 = 1,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.62/5,412.69 = 1,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.62x = 5,412.69 × 1,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.62x = 7,045,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,049.05/3,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.20

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