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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.74, 5,396.26 and 3,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.74, 5,396.26 and 3,087.06 is: 4,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.74 : 5,396.26 = 3,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.74/5,396.26 = 3,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.74x = 5,396.26 × 3,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.74x = 16,658,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658,578.40/3,603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.58

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