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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558.78, 5,338.10 and 1,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,558.78, 5,338.10 and 1,609.62 is: 2,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,558.78 : 5,338.10 = 1,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,558.78/5,338.10 = 1,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,558.78x = 5,338.10 × 1,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,558.78x = 8,592,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,312.52/3,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.40

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