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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.79, 5,409.07 and 1,526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.79, 5,409.07 and 1,526.01 is: 2,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.79 : 5,409.07 = 1,526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.79/5,409.07 = 1,526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.79x = 5,409.07 × 1,526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.79x = 8,254,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,268.67/3,605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.17

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