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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.43, 5,322.62 and 2,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.43, 5,322.62 and 2,635.12 is: 3,944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.43 : 5,322.62 = 2,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.43/5,322.62 = 2,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.43x = 5,322.62 × 2,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.43x = 14,025,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025,735.89/3,555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.88

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