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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.49, 5,413.51 and 2,376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.49, 5,413.51 and 2,376.77 is: 3,572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.49 : 5,413.51 = 2,376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.49/5,413.51 = 2,376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.49x = 5,413.51 × 2,376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.49x = 12,866,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,652.61/3,601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.59

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