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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.68, 5,396.66 and 1,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.68, 5,396.66 and 1,407.14 is: 2,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.68 : 5,396.66 = 1,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.68/5,396.66 = 1,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.68x = 5,396.66 × 1,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.68x = 7,593,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,822.13/3,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.17

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