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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.60, 5,407.86 and 1,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.60, 5,407.86 and 1,415.84 is: 2,123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.60 : 5,407.86 = 1,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.60/5,407.86 = 1,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.60x = 5,407.86 × 1,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.60x = 7,656,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,664.50/3,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.55

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