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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.74, 5,399.27 and 3,089.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.74, 5,399.27 and 3,089.05 is: 4,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.74 : 5,399.27 = 3,089.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.74/5,399.27 = 3,089.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.74x = 5,399.27 × 3,089.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.74x = 16,678,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,678,599.55/3,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.57

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