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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.23, 7,717.49 and 3,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.23, 7,717.49 and 3,202.58 is: 4,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.23 : 7,717.49 = 3,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.23/7,717.49 = 3,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.23x = 7,717.49 × 3,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.23x = 24,715,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715,824.52/5,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.67

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