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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.38, 5,414.36 and 1,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.38, 5,414.36 and 1,761.96 is: 2,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.38 : 5,414.36 = 1,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.38/5,414.36 = 1,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.38x = 5,414.36 × 1,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.38x = 9,539,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,876.94/3,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.70

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