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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.56, 5,390.94 and 2,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.56, 5,390.94 and 2,366.04 is: 3,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.56 : 5,390.94 = 2,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.56/5,390.94 = 2,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.56x = 5,390.94 × 2,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.56x = 12,755,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755,179.68/3,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.57

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