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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.77, 5,404.32 and 2,689.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.77, 5,404.32 and 2,689.61 is: 4,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.77 : 5,404.32 = 2,689.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.77/5,404.32 = 2,689.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.77x = 5,404.32 × 2,689.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.77x = 14,535,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,486.09/3,609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.71

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