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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.49, 7,714.82 and 3,038.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.49, 7,714.82 and 3,038.22 is: 4,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.49 : 7,714.82 = 3,038.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.49/7,714.82 = 3,038.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.49x = 7,714.82 × 3,038.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.49x = 23,439,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439,328.02/5,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.72

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