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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.79, 7,651.73 and 3,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.79, 7,651.73 and 3,026.90 is: 4,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.79 : 7,651.73 = 3,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.79/7,651.73 = 3,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.79x = 7,651.73 × 3,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.79x = 23,161,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,048.23/5,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.08

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