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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.92, 7,619.02 and 3,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.92, 7,619.02 and 3,003.20 is: 4,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.92 : 7,619.02 = 3,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.92/7,619.02 = 3,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.92x = 7,619.02 × 3,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.92x = 22,881,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881,440.86/5,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.50

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