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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.75, 7,604.71 and 2,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.75, 7,604.71 and 2,992.76 is: 4,129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.75 : 7,604.71 = 2,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.75/7,604.71 = 2,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.75x = 7,604.71 × 2,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.75x = 22,759,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,071.90/5,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.94

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