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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.99, 5,414.65 and 1,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.99, 5,414.65 and 1,270.38 is: 1,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.99 : 5,414.65 = 1,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.99/5,414.65 = 1,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.99x = 5,414.65 × 1,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.99x = 6,878,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,680.20/3,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.40

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