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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.76, 5,336.20 and 2,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.76, 5,336.20 and 2,388.02 is: 3,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.76 : 5,336.20 = 2,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.76/5,336.20 = 2,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.76x = 5,336.20 × 2,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.76x = 12,742,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742,952.32/3,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.75

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