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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.35, 5,328.77 and 2,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.35, 5,328.77 and 2,382.47 is: 3,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.35 : 5,328.77 = 2,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.35/5,328.77 = 2,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.35x = 5,328.77 × 2,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.35x = 12,695,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695,622.75/3,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.86

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