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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,597.78, 5,396.67 and 1,407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,597.78, 5,396.67 and 1,407.15 is: 2,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,597.78 : 5,396.67 = 1,407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,597.78/5,396.67 = 1,407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,597.78x = 5,396.67 × 1,407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,597.78x = 7,593,924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,924.19/3,597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.73

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