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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558.03, 5,329.61 and 2,860.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,558.03, 5,329.61 and 2,860.93 is: 4,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,558.03 : 5,329.61 = 2,860.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,558.03/5,329.61 = 2,860.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,558.03x = 5,329.61 × 2,860.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,558.03x = 15,247,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,613.51/3,558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.41

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