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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.38, 4,901.61 and 2,660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.38, 4,901.61 and 2,660.43 is: 3,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.38 : 4,901.61 = 2,660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.38/4,901.61 = 2,660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.38x = 4,901.61 × 2,660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.38x = 13,040,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040,390.29/3,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.79

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