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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.41, 5,395.72 and 2,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.41, 5,395.72 and 2,039.68 is: 3,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.41 : 5,395.72 = 2,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.41/5,395.72 = 2,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.41x = 5,395.72 × 2,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.41x = 11,005,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,005,542.17/3,600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.75

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