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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.64, 5,329.84 and 1,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.64, 5,329.84 and 1,704.04 is: 2,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.64 : 5,329.84 = 1,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.64/5,329.84 = 1,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.64x = 5,329.84 × 1,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.64x = 9,082,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,260.55/3,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.33

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