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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.35, 5,409.89 and 1,497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.35, 5,409.89 and 1,497.73 is: 2,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.35 : 5,409.89 = 1,497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.35/5,409.89 = 1,497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.35x = 5,409.89 × 1,497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.35x = 8,102,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,565.06/3,606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.75

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