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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.82, 5,396.82 and 1,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.82, 5,396.82 and 1,406.08 is: 2,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.82 : 5,396.82 = 1,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.82/5,396.82 = 1,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.82x = 5,396.82 × 1,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.82x = 7,588,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,381.27/3,595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.34

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