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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.84, 5,398.99 and 1,870.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.84, 5,398.99 and 1,870.82 is: 2,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.84 : 5,398.99 = 1,870.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.84/5,398.99 = 1,870.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.84x = 5,398.99 × 1,870.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.84x = 10,100,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,100,547.29/3,605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.16

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