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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.61, 5,401.44 and 2,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.61, 5,401.44 and 2,675.81 is: 4,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.61 : 5,401.44 = 2,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.61/5,401.44 = 2,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.61x = 5,401.44 × 2,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.61x = 14,453,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,240.67/3,604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.65

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