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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.88, 5,422.96 and 1,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.88, 5,422.96 and 1,363.36 is: 2,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.88 : 5,422.96 = 1,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.88/5,422.96 = 1,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.88x = 5,422.96 × 1,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.88x = 7,393,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,446.75/3,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.28

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