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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.82, 4,905.93 and 2,378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.82, 4,905.93 and 2,378.08 is: 3,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.82 : 4,905.93 = 2,378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.82/4,905.93 = 2,378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.82x = 4,905.93 × 2,378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.82x = 11,666,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,666,694.01/3,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.01

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