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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.63, 5,397.72 and 1,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.63, 5,397.72 and 1,410.89 is: 2,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.63 : 5,397.72 = 1,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.63/5,397.72 = 1,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.63x = 5,397.72 × 1,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.63x = 7,615,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,562.18/3,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.06

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