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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.96, 5,410.72 and 2,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.96, 5,410.72 and 2,069.28 is: 3,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.96 : 5,410.72 = 2,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.96/5,410.72 = 2,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.96x = 5,410.72 × 2,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.96x = 11,196,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196,294.68/3,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.93

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