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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.79, 5,423.84 and 1,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.79, 5,423.84 and 1,150.36 is: 1,725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.79 : 5,423.84 = 1,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.79/5,423.84 = 1,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.79x = 5,423.84 × 1,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.79x = 6,239,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,368.58/3,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.59

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