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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.50, 5,114.37 and 1,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.50, 5,114.37 and 1,555.08 is: 2,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.50 : 5,114.37 = 1,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.50/5,114.37 = 1,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.50x = 5,114.37 × 1,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.50x = 7,953,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953,254.50/3,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.67

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