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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.58, 7,604.39 and 2,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.58, 7,604.39 and 2,992.64 is: 4,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.58 : 7,604.39 = 2,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.58/7,604.39 = 2,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.58x = 7,604.39 × 2,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.58x = 22,757,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,154.32/5,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.72

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