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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.77, 5,326.92 and 1,211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.77, 5,326.92 and 1,211.01 is: 1,816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.77 : 5,326.92 = 1,211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.77/5,326.92 = 1,211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.77x = 5,326.92 × 1,211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.77x = 6,450,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,953.39/3,550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.78

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