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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.91, 5,401.35 and 1,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.91, 5,401.35 and 1,003.84 is: 1,505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.91 : 5,401.35 = 1,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.91/5,401.35 = 1,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.91x = 5,401.35 × 1,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.91x = 5,422,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,091.18/3,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.76

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