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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.67, 5,417.72 and 1,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.67, 5,417.72 and 1,014.81 is: 1,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.67 : 5,417.72 = 1,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.67/5,417.72 = 1,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.67x = 5,417.72 × 1,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.67x = 5,497,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,951.36/3,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.27

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