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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.76, 5,327.82 and 1,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.76, 5,327.82 and 1,473.96 is: 2,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.76 : 5,327.82 = 1,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.76/5,327.82 = 1,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.76x = 5,327.82 × 1,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.76x = 7,852,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,993.57/3,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.15

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