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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.49, 5,343.45 and 2,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.49, 5,343.45 and 2,327.55 is: 3,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.49 : 5,343.45 = 2,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.49/5,343.45 = 2,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.49x = 5,343.45 × 2,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.49x = 12,437,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437,147.05/3,560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.10

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