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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.76, 7,690.20 and 3,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.76, 7,690.20 and 3,054.81 is: 4,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.76 : 7,690.20 = 3,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.76/7,690.20 = 3,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.76x = 7,690.20 × 3,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.76x = 23,492,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,099.86/5,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.52

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