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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.90, 7,730.49 and 3,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.90, 7,730.49 and 3,083.94 is: 4,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.90 : 7,730.49 = 3,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.90/7,730.49 = 3,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.90x = 7,730.49 × 3,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.90x = 23,840,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840,367.33/5,601.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.76

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