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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.57, 5,409.48 and 2,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.57, 5,409.48 and 2,444.07 is: 3,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.57 : 5,409.48 = 2,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.57/5,409.48 = 2,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.57x = 5,409.48 × 2,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.57x = 13,221,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221,147.78/3,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.85

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