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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.11, 4,905.33 and 2,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.11, 4,905.33 and 2,714.33 is: 3,745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.11 : 4,905.33 = 2,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.11/4,905.33 = 2,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.11x = 4,905.33 × 2,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.11x = 13,314,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314,686.46/3,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.22

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