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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.34, 5,409.60 and 1,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.34, 5,409.60 and 1,009.12 is: 1,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.34 : 5,409.60 = 1,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.34/5,409.60 = 1,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.34x = 5,409.60 × 1,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.34x = 5,458,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,935.55/3,606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.71

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