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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.67, 5,401.93 and 1,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.67, 5,401.93 and 1,408.12 is: 2,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.67 : 5,401.93 = 1,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.67/5,401.93 = 1,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.67x = 5,401.93 × 1,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.67x = 7,606,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,565.67/3,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.13

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