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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.58, 7,562.91 and 3,122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.58, 7,562.91 and 3,122.94 is: 4,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.58 : 7,562.91 = 3,122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.58/7,562.91 = 3,122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.58x = 7,562.91 × 3,122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.58x = 23,618,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,514.16/5,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.49

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