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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.50, 5,330.07 and 2,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.50, 5,330.07 and 2,306.34 is: 3,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.50 : 5,330.07 = 2,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.50/5,330.07 = 2,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.50x = 5,330.07 × 2,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.50x = 12,292,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,292,953.64/3,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.45

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