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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.84, 5,417.90 and 1,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.84, 5,417.90 and 1,014.85 is: 1,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.84 : 5,417.90 = 1,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.84/5,417.90 = 1,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.84x = 5,417.90 × 1,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.84x = 5,498,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,355.82/3,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.31

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