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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.78, 5,411.79 and 1,555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.78, 5,411.79 and 1,555.78 is: 2,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.78 : 5,411.79 = 1,555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.78/5,411.79 = 1,555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.78x = 5,411.79 × 1,555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.78x = 8,419,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,554.65/3,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.72

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