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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.22, 5,328.38 and 1,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.22, 5,328.38 and 1,361.08 is: 2,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.22 : 5,328.38 = 1,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.22/5,328.38 = 1,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.22x = 5,328.38 × 1,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.22x = 7,252,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,351.45/3,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.64

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