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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.93, 4,909.79 and 2,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.93, 4,909.79 and 2,297.73 is: 3,172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.93 : 4,909.79 = 2,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.93/4,909.79 = 2,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.93x = 4,909.79 × 2,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.93x = 11,281,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,281,360.29/3,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.55

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