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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.08, 5,403.72 and 1,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.08, 5,403.72 and 1,295.28 is: 1,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.08 : 5,403.72 = 1,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.08/5,403.72 = 1,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.08x = 5,403.72 × 1,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.08x = 6,999,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,330.44/3,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.06

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