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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.84, 4,904.41 and 2,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.84, 4,904.41 and 2,611.34 is: 3,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.84 : 4,904.41 = 2,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.84/4,904.41 = 2,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.84x = 4,904.41 × 2,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.84x = 12,807,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,082.01/3,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.70

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