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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.46, 5,415.57 and 1,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.46, 5,415.57 and 1,145.82 is: 1,718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.46 : 5,415.57 = 1,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.46/5,415.57 = 1,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.46x = 5,415.57 × 1,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.46x = 6,205,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,268.42/3,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.22

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