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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.65, 5,391.26 and 2,298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.65, 5,391.26 and 2,298.17 is: 3,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.65 : 5,391.26 = 2,298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.65/5,391.26 = 2,298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.65x = 5,391.26 × 2,298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.65x = 12,390,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390,020.50/3,600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.05

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