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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.40, 5,402.70 and 3,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.40, 5,402.70 and 3,054.60 is: 4,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.40 : 5,402.70 = 3,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.40/5,402.70 = 3,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.40x = 5,402.70 × 3,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.40x = 16,503,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503,087.42/3,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.32

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