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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.40, 5,421.60 and 1,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.40, 5,421.60 and 1,305.44 is: 1,958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.40 : 5,421.60 = 1,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.40/5,421.60 = 1,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.40x = 5,421.60 × 1,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.40x = 7,077,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,573.50/3,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.16

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