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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.83, 5,401.99 and 2,041.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.83, 5,401.99 and 2,041.53 is: 3,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.83 : 5,401.99 = 2,041.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.83/5,401.99 = 2,041.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.83x = 5,401.99 × 2,041.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.83x = 11,028,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,028,325.84/3,600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.72

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