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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.50, 5,423.79 and 1,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.50, 5,423.79 and 1,307.54 is: 1,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.50 : 5,423.79 = 1,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.50/5,423.79 = 1,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.50x = 5,423.79 × 1,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.50x = 7,091,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,822.38/3,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.51

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