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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.92, 5,408.91 and 1,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.92, 5,408.91 and 1,414.87 is: 2,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.92 : 5,408.91 = 1,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.92/5,408.91 = 1,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.92x = 5,408.91 × 1,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.92x = 7,652,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,890.97/3,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.31

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