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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.79, 7,742.54 and 3,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.79, 7,742.54 and 3,092.92 is: 4,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.79 : 7,742.54 = 3,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.79/7,742.54 = 3,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.79x = 7,742.54 × 3,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.79x = 23,947,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947,088.74/5,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.04

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