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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.64, 5,422.32 and 1,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.64, 5,422.32 and 1,423.76 is: 2,135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.64 : 5,422.32 = 1,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.64/5,422.32 = 1,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.64x = 5,422.32 × 1,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.64x = 7,720,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,082.32/3,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.19

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