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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.89, 5,415.78 and 1,419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.89, 5,415.78 and 1,419.42 is: 2,128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.89 : 5,415.78 = 1,419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.89/5,415.78 = 1,419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.89x = 5,415.78 × 1,419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.89x = 7,687,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,266.45/3,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.32

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