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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.32, 5,423.64 and 1,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.32, 5,423.64 and 1,150.30 is: 1,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.32 : 5,423.64 = 1,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.32/5,423.64 = 1,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.32x = 5,423.64 × 1,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.32x = 6,238,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,813.09/3,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.66

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