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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.28, 7,594.44 and 3,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.28, 7,594.44 and 3,019.28 is: 4,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.28 : 7,594.44 = 3,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.28/7,594.44 = 3,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.28x = 7,594.44 × 3,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.28x = 22,929,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,740.80/5,503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.56

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