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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.49, 5,409.65 and 2,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.49, 5,409.65 and 2,294.58 is: 3,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.49 : 5,409.65 = 2,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.49/5,409.65 = 2,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.49x = 5,409.65 × 2,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.49x = 12,412,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412,863.22/3,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.05

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