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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.78, 5,408.70 and 1,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.78, 5,408.70 and 1,008.80 is: 1,513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.78 : 5,408.70 = 1,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.78/5,408.70 = 1,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.78x = 5,408.70 × 1,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.78x = 5,456,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,296.56/3,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.21

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