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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.04, 5,424.11 and 1,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.04, 5,424.11 and 1,150.06 is: 1,725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.04 : 5,424.11 = 1,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.04/5,424.11 = 1,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.04x = 5,424.11 × 1,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.04x = 6,238,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,019.08/3,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.58

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