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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.72, 5,360.66 and 3,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.72, 5,360.66 and 3,305.16 is: 4,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.72 : 5,360.66 = 3,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.72/5,360.66 = 3,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.72x = 5,360.66 × 3,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.72x = 17,717,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717,839.01/3,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.91

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