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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.33, 7,571.46 and 3,603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.33, 7,571.46 and 3,603.55 is: 4,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.33 : 7,571.46 = 3,603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.33/7,571.46 = 3,603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.33x = 7,571.46 × 3,603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.33x = 27,284,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,111.52/5,490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.49

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