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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.59, 5,394.40 and 1,404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.59, 5,394.40 and 1,404.95 is: 2,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.59 : 5,394.40 = 1,404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.59/5,394.40 = 1,404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.59x = 5,394.40 × 1,404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.59x = 7,578,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578,831.80/3,595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.81

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