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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.97, 5,332.50 and 1,363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.97, 5,332.50 and 1,363.83 is: 2,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.97 : 5,332.50 = 1,363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.97/5,332.50 = 1,363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.97x = 5,332.50 × 1,363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.97x = 7,272,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,623.48/3,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.76

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