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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,578.76, 7,698.93 and 3,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,578.76, 7,698.93 and 3,341 is: 4,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,578.76 : 7,698.93 = 3,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,578.76/7,698.93 = 3,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,578.76x = 7,698.93 × 3,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,578.76x = 25,722,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,722,125.13/5,578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.72

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