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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.53, 5,409.38 and 1,526.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.53, 5,409.38 and 1,526.85 is: 2,290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.53 : 5,409.38 = 1,526.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.53/5,409.38 = 1,526.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.53x = 5,409.38 × 1,526.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.53x = 8,259,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,315.67/3,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.10

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