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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.80, 5,409.06 and 1,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.80, 5,409.06 and 1,297 is: 1,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.80 : 5,409.06 = 1,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.80/5,409.06 = 1,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.80x = 5,409.06 × 1,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.80x = 7,015,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,550.82/3,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.63

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