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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.08, 5,370.80 and 3,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.08, 5,370.80 and 3,486.63 is: 5,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.08 : 5,370.80 = 3,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.08/5,370.80 = 3,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.08x = 5,370.80 × 3,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.08x = 18,725,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,974.97/3,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.77

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