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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.94, 5,407.34 and 1,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.94, 5,407.34 and 1,295.62 is: 1,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.94 : 5,407.34 = 1,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.94/5,407.34 = 1,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.94x = 5,407.34 × 1,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.94x = 7,005,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,857.85/3,603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.94

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