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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.27, 5,408.87 and 2,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.27, 5,408.87 and 2,993.91 is: 4,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.27 : 5,408.87 = 2,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.27/5,408.87 = 2,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.27x = 5,408.87 × 2,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.27x = 16,193,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,655.01/3,606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.42

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