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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.21, 5,416.25 and 1,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.21, 5,416.25 and 1,145.70 is: 1,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.21 : 5,416.25 = 1,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.21/5,416.25 = 1,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.21x = 5,416.25 × 1,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.21x = 6,205,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,422.23/3,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.38

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