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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.39, 5,315.55 and 2,373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.39, 5,315.55 and 2,373.67 is: 3,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.39 : 5,315.55 = 2,373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.39/5,315.55 = 2,373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.39x = 5,315.55 × 2,373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.39x = 12,617,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,361.57/3,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.81

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