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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.28, 7,645.77 and 3,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.28, 7,645.77 and 3,022.61 is: 4,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.28 : 7,645.77 = 3,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.28/7,645.77 = 3,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.28x = 7,645.77 × 3,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.28x = 23,110,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,110,142.63/5,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.30

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