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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.59, 5,403.39 and 1,410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.59, 5,403.39 and 1,410.96 is: 2,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.59 : 5,403.39 = 1,410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.59/5,403.39 = 1,410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.59x = 5,403.39 × 1,410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.59x = 7,623,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,967.15/3,601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.83

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