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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,553.97, 5,333.55 and 2,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,553.97, 5,333.55 and 2,868.84 is: 4,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,553.97 : 5,333.55 = 2,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,553.97/5,333.55 = 2,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,553.97x = 5,333.55 × 2,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,553.97x = 15,301,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,101.58/3,553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.36

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