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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.82, 5,415.46 and 1,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.82, 5,415.46 and 1,145.86 is: 1,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.82 : 5,415.46 = 1,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.82/5,415.46 = 1,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.82x = 5,415.46 × 1,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.82x = 6,205,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,359.00/3,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.55

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