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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.41, 5,332.49 and 1,607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.41, 5,332.49 and 1,607.15 is: 2,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.41 : 5,332.49 = 1,607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.41/5,332.49 = 1,607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.41x = 5,332.49 × 1,607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.41x = 8,570,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,076.61/3,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.44

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