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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.62, 5,423.33 and 1,150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.62, 5,423.33 and 1,150.59 is: 1,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.62 : 5,423.33 = 1,150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.62/5,423.33 = 1,150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.62x = 5,423.33 × 1,150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.62x = 6,240,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,029.26/3,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.85

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