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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.84, 5,407.61 and 1,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.84, 5,407.61 and 1,414.44 is: 2,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.84 : 5,407.61 = 1,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.84/5,407.61 = 1,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.84x = 5,407.61 × 1,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.84x = 7,648,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648,732.82/3,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.62

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