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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.84, 4,904.40 and 2,611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.84, 4,904.40 and 2,611.35 is: 3,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.84 : 4,904.40 = 2,611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.84/4,904.40 = 2,611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.84x = 4,904.40 × 2,611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.84x = 12,807,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,104.94/3,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.71

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