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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.70, 5,405.70 and 3,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.70, 5,405.70 and 3,061.10 is: 4,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.70 : 5,405.70 = 3,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.70/5,405.70 = 3,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.70x = 5,405.70 × 3,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.70x = 16,547,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,388.27/3,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.99

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