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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.09, 5,335.77 and 1,335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.09, 5,335.77 and 1,335.69 is: 2,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.09 : 5,335.77 = 1,335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.09/5,335.77 = 1,335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.09x = 5,335.77 × 1,335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.09x = 7,126,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,934.63/3,557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.59

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