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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.19, 7,661.88 and 3,034.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.19, 7,661.88 and 3,034.31 is: 4,187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.19 : 7,661.88 = 3,034.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.19/7,661.88 = 3,034.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.19x = 7,661.88 × 3,034.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.19x = 23,248,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,480.79/5,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.26

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