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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.45, 7,604.52 and 2,992.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.45, 7,604.52 and 2,992.56 is: 4,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.45 : 7,604.52 = 2,992.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.45/7,604.52 = 2,992.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.45x = 7,604.52 × 2,992.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.45x = 22,756,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,982.37/5,510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.79

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