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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.24, 5,319.96 and 3,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.24, 5,319.96 and 3,094.74 is: 4,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.24 : 5,319.96 = 3,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.24/5,319.96 = 3,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.24x = 5,319.96 × 3,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.24x = 16,463,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,893.01/3,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.88

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