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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.91, 5,396.94 and 1,407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.91, 5,396.94 and 1,407.32 is: 2,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.91 : 5,396.94 = 1,407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.91/5,396.94 = 1,407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.91x = 5,396.94 × 1,407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.91x = 7,595,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,194.62/3,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.42

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