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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.70, 7,716.80 and 3,074.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.70, 7,716.80 and 3,074.02 is: 4,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.70 : 7,716.80 = 3,074.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.70/7,716.80 = 3,074.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.70x = 7,716.80 × 3,074.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.70x = 23,721,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721,585.93/5,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.29

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