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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.98, 5,419.97 and 1,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.98, 5,419.97 and 1,531.68 is: 2,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.98 : 5,419.97 = 1,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.98/5,419.97 = 1,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.98x = 5,419.97 × 1,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.98x = 8,301,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301,651.99/3,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.73

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