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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.27, 5,332.99 and 2,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.27, 5,332.99 and 2,825.36 is: 4,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.27 : 5,332.99 = 2,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.27/5,332.99 = 2,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.27x = 5,332.99 × 2,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.27x = 15,067,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067,602.50/3,555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.10

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