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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.63, 5,123.55 and 1,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.63, 5,123.55 and 1,335.55 is: 2,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.63 : 5,123.55 = 1,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.63/5,123.55 = 1,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.63x = 5,123.55 × 1,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.63x = 6,842,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,757.20/3,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.37

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