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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.39, 5,422.85 and 1,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.39, 5,422.85 and 1,150.36 is: 1,725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.39 : 5,422.85 = 1,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.39/5,422.85 = 1,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.39x = 5,422.85 × 1,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.39x = 6,238,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,214.73/3,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.46

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