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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.92, 5,333.73 and 1,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.92, 5,333.73 and 1,995.59 is: 2,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.92 : 5,333.73 = 1,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.92/5,333.73 = 1,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.92x = 5,333.73 × 1,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.92x = 10,643,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643,911.58/3,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.30

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