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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.89, 5,401.86 and 2,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.89, 5,401.86 and 2,676.10 is: 4,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.89 : 5,401.86 = 2,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.89/5,401.86 = 2,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.89x = 5,401.86 × 2,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.89x = 14,455,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,455,911.52/3,604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.09

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