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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.80, 7,651.64 and 3,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.80, 7,651.64 and 3,026.89 is: 4,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.80 : 7,651.64 = 3,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.80/7,651.64 = 3,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.80x = 7,651.64 × 3,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.80x = 23,160,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,661.04/5,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.01

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