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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.08, 5,423.02 and 1,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.08, 5,423.02 and 1,423.52 is: 2,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.08 : 5,423.02 = 1,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.08/5,423.02 = 1,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.08x = 5,423.02 × 1,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.08x = 7,719,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719,777.43/3,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.44

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