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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.68, 5,397.06 and 1,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.68, 5,397.06 and 1,001.04 is: 1,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.68 : 5,397.06 = 1,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.68/5,397.06 = 1,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.68x = 5,397.06 × 1,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.68x = 5,402,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402,672.94/3,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.29

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