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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.83, 5,334.44 and 1,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.83, 5,334.44 and 1,364.39 is: 2,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.83 : 5,334.44 = 1,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.83/5,334.44 = 1,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.83x = 5,334.44 × 1,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.83x = 7,278,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,251.48/3,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.85

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