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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.78, 7,731.84 and 3,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.78, 7,731.84 and 3,084.82 is: 4,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.78 : 7,731.84 = 3,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.78/7,731.84 = 3,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.78x = 7,731.84 × 3,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.78x = 23,851,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851,334.67/5,602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.05

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