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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.48, 7,717.46 and 3,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.48, 7,717.46 and 3,074.59 is: 4,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.48 : 7,717.46 = 3,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.48/7,717.46 = 3,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.48x = 7,717.46 × 3,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.48x = 23,728,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,019.62/5,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.85

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