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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.08, 5,396.42 and 2,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.08, 5,396.42 and 2,774.76 is: 4,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.08 : 5,396.42 = 2,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.08/5,396.42 = 2,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.08x = 5,396.42 × 2,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.08x = 14,973,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973,757.06/3,603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.82

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