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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.51, 5,332.56 and 1,607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.51, 5,332.56 and 1,607.27 is: 2,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.51 : 5,332.56 = 1,607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.51/5,332.56 = 1,607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.51x = 5,332.56 × 1,607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.51x = 8,570,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,837.05/3,555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.58

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