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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610, 7,741.76 and 3,092.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610, 7,741.76 and 3,092.11 is: 4,267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610 : 7,741.76 = 3,092.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610/7,741.76 = 3,092.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610x = 7,741.76 × 3,092.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610x = 23,938,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,365.78/5,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.09

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