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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.55, 5,509.56 and 2,800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.55, 5,509.56 and 2,800.15 is: 3,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.55 : 5,509.56 = 2,800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.55/5,509.56 = 2,800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.55x = 5,509.56 × 2,800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.55x = 15,427,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,594.43/3,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.19

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