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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.76, 5,335.16 and 1,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.76, 5,335.16 and 1,364.96 is: 2,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.76 : 5,335.16 = 1,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.76/5,335.16 = 1,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.76x = 5,335.16 × 1,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.76x = 7,282,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,279.99/3,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.45

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