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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.52, 5,333.31 and 1,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.52, 5,333.31 and 1,363.73 is: 2,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.52 : 5,333.31 = 1,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.52/5,333.31 = 1,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.52x = 5,333.31 × 1,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.52x = 7,273,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,161.36/3,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.60

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