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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.38, 4,906.43 and 2,376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.38, 4,906.43 and 2,376.83 is: 3,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.38 : 4,906.43 = 2,376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.38/4,906.43 = 2,376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.38x = 4,906.43 × 2,376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.38x = 11,661,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,661,713.60/3,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.02

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