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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.74, 5,397.76 and 3,088.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.74, 5,397.76 and 3,088.06 is: 4,624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.74 : 5,397.76 = 3,088.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.74/5,397.76 = 3,088.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.74x = 5,397.76 × 3,088.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.74x = 16,668,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,668,606.75/3,604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.08

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