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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.98, 5,414.32 and 1,965.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.98, 5,414.32 and 1,965.11 is: 2,945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.98 : 5,414.32 = 1,965.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.98/5,414.32 = 1,965.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.98x = 5,414.32 × 1,965.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.98x = 10,639,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,639,724.55/3,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.68

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