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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.86, 5,333.40 and 1,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.86, 5,333.40 and 1,475.86 is: 2,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.86 : 5,333.40 = 1,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.86/5,333.40 = 1,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.86x = 5,333.40 × 1,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.86x = 7,871,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,351.72/3,554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.25

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