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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.78, 5,333.72 and 1,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.78, 5,333.72 and 1,706.55 is: 2,559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.78 : 5,333.72 = 1,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.78/5,333.72 = 1,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.78x = 5,333.72 × 1,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.78x = 9,102,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,251.33/3,555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.85

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