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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.42, 5,423.21 and 1,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.42, 5,423.21 and 1,150.26 is: 1,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.42 : 5,423.21 = 1,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.42/5,423.21 = 1,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.42x = 5,423.21 × 1,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.42x = 6,238,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,101.53/3,615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.42

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