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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.67, 5,423.52 and 1,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.67, 5,423.52 and 1,150.50 is: 1,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.67 : 5,423.52 = 1,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.67/5,423.52 = 1,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.67x = 5,423.52 × 1,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.67x = 6,239,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,759.76/3,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.75

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