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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.32, 5,327.22 and 2,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.32, 5,327.22 and 2,691.32 is: 4,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.32 : 5,327.22 = 2,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.32/5,327.22 = 2,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.32x = 5,327.22 × 2,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.32x = 14,337,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337,253.73/3,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.62

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