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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.59, 5,395.67 and 2,731.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.59, 5,395.67 and 2,731.62 is: 4,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.59 : 5,395.67 = 2,731.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.59/5,395.67 = 2,731.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.59x = 5,395.67 × 2,731.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.59x = 14,738,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,906.43/3,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.66

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