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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.94, 5,401.41 and 1,136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.94, 5,401.41 and 1,136.01 is: 1,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.94 : 5,401.41 = 1,136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.94/5,401.41 = 1,136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.94x = 5,401.41 × 1,136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.94x = 6,136,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136,044.58/3,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.01

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