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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.68, 5,332.44 and 1,705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.68, 5,332.44 and 1,705.82 is: 2,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.68 : 5,332.44 = 1,705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.68/5,332.44 = 1,705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.68x = 5,332.44 × 1,705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.68x = 9,096,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096,182.80/3,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.21

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