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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.74, 5,421.66 and 1,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.74, 5,421.66 and 1,149.58 is: 1,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.74 : 5,421.66 = 1,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.74/5,421.66 = 1,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.74x = 5,421.66 × 1,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.74x = 6,232,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,631.90/3,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.23

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