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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.55, 7,728.78 and 3,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.55, 7,728.78 and 3,082.91 is: 4,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.55 : 7,728.78 = 3,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.55/7,728.78 = 3,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.55x = 7,728.78 × 3,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.55x = 23,827,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827,113.83/5,600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.43

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