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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.70, 7,376.55 and 3,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.70, 7,376.55 and 3,355.55 is: 4,631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.70 : 7,376.55 = 3,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.70/7,376.55 = 3,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.70x = 7,376.55 × 3,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.70x = 24,752,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752,345.47/5,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.20

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