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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.93, 5,423.97 and 1,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.93, 5,423.97 and 1,150.76 is: 1,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.93 : 5,423.97 = 1,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.93/5,423.97 = 1,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.93x = 5,423.97 × 1,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.93x = 6,241,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,660.60/3,615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.16

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