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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.74, 7,702.88 and 3,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.74, 7,702.88 and 3,064.10 is: 4,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.74 : 7,702.88 = 3,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.74/7,702.88 = 3,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.74x = 7,702.88 × 3,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.74x = 23,602,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,340.77/5,581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.49

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