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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.48, 7,727.76 and 3,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.48, 7,727.76 and 3,362 is: 4,639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.48 : 7,727.76 = 3,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.48/7,727.76 = 3,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.48x = 7,727.76 × 3,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.48x = 25,980,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980,729.12/5,600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.02

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