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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.62, 5,392.28 and 2,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.62, 5,392.28 and 2,058.38 is: 3,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.62 : 5,392.28 = 2,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.62/5,392.28 = 2,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.62x = 5,392.28 × 2,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.62x = 11,099,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,099,339.49/3,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.62

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