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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.58, 5,406.52 and 2,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.58, 5,406.52 and 2,146.22 is: 3,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.58 : 5,406.52 = 2,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.58/5,406.52 = 2,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.58x = 5,406.52 × 2,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.58x = 11,603,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,603,581.35/3,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.70

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