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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.62, 5,332.56 and 1,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.62, 5,332.56 and 1,709.08 is: 2,563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.62 : 5,332.56 = 1,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.62/5,332.56 = 1,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.62x = 5,332.56 × 1,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.62x = 9,113,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,771.64/3,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.92

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