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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.63, 5,411.48 and 1,758.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.63, 5,411.48 and 1,758.78 is: 2,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.63 : 5,411.48 = 1,758.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.63/5,411.48 = 1,758.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.63x = 5,411.48 × 1,758.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.63x = 9,517,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,594.00/3,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.72

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