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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.68, 5,333.50 and 1,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.68, 5,333.50 and 1,913 is: 2,869.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.68 : 5,333.50 = 1,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.68/5,333.50 = 1,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.68x = 5,333.50 × 1,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.68x = 10,202,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,975.94/3,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.49

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