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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.32, 5,254.08 and 1,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.32, 5,254.08 and 1,555.52 is: 2,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.32 : 5,254.08 = 1,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.32/5,254.08 = 1,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.32x = 5,254.08 × 1,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.32x = 8,172,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,826.52/3,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.21

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