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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.68, 5,346.45 and 3,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.68, 5,346.45 and 3,297.84 is: 4,957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.68 : 5,346.45 = 3,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.68/5,346.45 = 3,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.68x = 5,346.45 × 3,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.68x = 17,631,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631,736.67/3,556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.36

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