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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.67, 5,410.62 and 1,386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.67, 5,410.62 and 1,386.05 is: 2,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.67 : 5,410.62 = 1,386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.67/5,410.62 = 1,386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.67x = 5,410.62 × 1,386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.67x = 7,499,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,389.85/3,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.73

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