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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.66, 5,405.84 and 1,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.66, 5,405.84 and 1,006.59 is: 1,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.66 : 5,405.84 = 1,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.66/5,405.84 = 1,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.66x = 5,405.84 × 1,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.66x = 5,441,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,483.50/3,603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.99

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