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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.37, 5,332.52 and 1,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.37, 5,332.52 and 1,365.13 is: 2,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.37 : 5,332.52 = 1,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.37/5,332.52 = 1,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.37x = 5,332.52 × 1,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.37x = 7,279,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,576.20/3,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.49

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