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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.78, 5,410.29 and 1,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.78, 5,410.29 and 1,554.78 is: 2,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.78 : 5,410.29 = 1,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.78/5,410.29 = 1,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.78x = 5,410.29 × 1,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.78x = 8,411,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,411,810.69/3,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.22

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