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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.69, 4,904.31 and 2,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.69, 4,904.31 and 2,374.71 is: 3,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.69 : 4,904.31 = 2,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.69/4,904.31 = 2,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.69x = 4,904.31 × 2,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.69x = 11,646,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,646,314.00/3,555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.40

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