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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.54, 5,393.40 and 3,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.54, 5,393.40 and 3,279.72 is: 4,908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.54 : 5,393.40 = 3,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.54/5,393.40 = 3,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.54x = 5,393.40 × 3,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.54x = 17,688,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,688,841.85/3,603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.74

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