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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.83, 5,413.64 and 1,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.83, 5,413.64 and 1,529.69 is: 2,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.83 : 5,413.64 = 1,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.83/5,413.64 = 1,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.83x = 5,413.64 × 1,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.83x = 8,281,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,156.25/3,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.42

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