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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.31, 7,700.51 and 3,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.31, 7,700.51 and 3,341.67 is: 4,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.31 : 7,700.51 = 3,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.31/7,700.51 = 3,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.31x = 7,700.51 × 3,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.31x = 25,732,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732,546.54/5,580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.32

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