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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.50, 7,610.20 and 3,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.50, 7,610.20 and 3,030.50 is: 4,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.50 : 7,610.20 = 3,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.50/7,610.20 = 3,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.50x = 7,610.20 × 3,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.50x = 23,062,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,711.10/5,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.19

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