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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.65, 5,395.74 and 2,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.65, 5,395.74 and 2,731.68 is: 4,086.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.65 : 5,395.74 = 2,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.65/5,395.74 = 2,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.65x = 5,395.74 × 2,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.65x = 14,739,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,421.55/3,606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.74

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