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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.39, 5,397.47 and 2,777.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.39, 5,397.47 and 2,777.94 is: 4,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.39 : 5,397.47 = 2,777.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.39/5,397.47 = 2,777.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.39x = 5,397.47 × 2,777.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.39x = 14,993,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993,854.76/3,601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.36

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