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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.68, 5,398.62 and 2,776.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.68, 5,398.62 and 2,776.38 is: 4,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.68 : 5,398.62 = 2,776.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.68/5,398.62 = 2,776.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.68x = 5,398.62 × 2,776.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.68x = 14,988,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988,620.60/3,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.10

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