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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.96, 5,416.40 and 1,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.96, 5,416.40 and 1,146.11 is: 1,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.96 : 5,416.40 = 1,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.96/5,416.40 = 1,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.96x = 5,416.40 × 1,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.96x = 6,207,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,207,806.61/3,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.68

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