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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.60, 7,674.44 and 3,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.60, 7,674.44 and 3,202.28 is: 4,419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.60 : 7,674.44 = 3,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.60/7,674.44 = 3,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.60x = 7,674.44 × 3,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.60x = 24,575,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575,705.72/5,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.61

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