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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.95, 7,732.04 and 3,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.95, 7,732.04 and 3,084.93 is: 4,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.95 : 7,732.04 = 3,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.95/7,732.04 = 3,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.95x = 7,732.04 × 3,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.95x = 23,852,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,786.73/5,602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.18

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