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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.92, 5,410.58 and 1,759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.92, 5,410.58 and 1,759.61 is: 2,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.92 : 5,410.58 = 1,759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.92/5,410.58 = 1,759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.92x = 5,410.58 × 1,759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.92x = 9,520,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520,510.67/3,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.51

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