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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.08, 7,731.08 and 3,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.08, 7,731.08 and 3,084.32 is: 4,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.08 : 7,731.08 = 3,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.08/7,731.08 = 3,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.08x = 7,731.08 × 3,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.08x = 23,845,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,124.67/5,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.48

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