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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.83, 5,334.15 and 1,476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.83, 5,334.15 and 1,476.09 is: 2,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.83 : 5,334.15 = 1,476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.83/5,334.15 = 1,476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.83x = 5,334.15 × 1,476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.83x = 7,873,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,685.47/3,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.31

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