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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.59, 7,725.94 and 3,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.59, 7,725.94 and 3,080.64 is: 4,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.59 : 7,725.94 = 3,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.59/7,725.94 = 3,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.59x = 7,725.94 × 3,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.59x = 23,800,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,839.80/5,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.22

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