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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.74, 7,630.59 and 3,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.74, 7,630.59 and 3,045.74 is: 4,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.74 : 7,630.59 = 3,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.74/7,630.59 = 3,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.74x = 7,630.59 × 3,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.74x = 23,240,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,793.19/5,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.87

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