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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.70, 5,414.10 and 2,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.70, 5,414.10 and 2,788.60 is: 4,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.70 : 5,414.10 = 2,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.70/5,414.10 = 2,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.70x = 5,414.10 × 2,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.70x = 15,097,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,759.26/3,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.03

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