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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.82, 5,416.96 and 1,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.82, 5,416.96 and 1,146.86 is: 1,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.82 : 5,416.96 = 1,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.82/5,416.96 = 1,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.82x = 5,416.96 × 1,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.82x = 6,212,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,494.75/3,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.05

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