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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.92, 5,424.09 and 1,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.92, 5,424.09 and 1,424.06 is: 2,136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.92 : 5,424.09 = 1,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.92/5,424.09 = 1,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.92x = 5,424.09 × 1,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.92x = 7,724,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,229.61/3,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.17

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