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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.37, 5,332.59 and 1,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.37, 5,332.59 and 1,363.32 is: 2,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.37 : 5,332.59 = 1,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.37/5,332.59 = 1,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.37x = 5,332.59 × 1,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.37x = 7,270,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,026.60/3,554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.38

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