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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.74, 7,602.96 and 3,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.74, 7,602.96 and 3,151.20 is: 4,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.74 : 7,602.96 = 3,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.74/7,602.96 = 3,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.74x = 7,602.96 × 3,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.74x = 23,958,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958,447.55/5,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.59

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