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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.76, 5,409.22 and 1,413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.76, 5,409.22 and 1,413.30 is: 2,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.76 : 5,409.22 = 1,413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.76/5,409.22 = 1,413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.76x = 5,409.22 × 1,413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.76x = 7,644,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,850.63/3,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.18

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