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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.93, 5,332.53 and 1,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.93, 5,332.53 and 1,707.92 is: 2,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.93 : 5,332.53 = 1,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.93/5,332.53 = 1,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.93x = 5,332.53 × 1,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.93x = 9,107,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107,534.38/3,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.22

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