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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.85, 7,744.82 and 3,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.85, 7,744.82 and 3,094.20 is: 4,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.85 : 7,744.82 = 3,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.85/7,744.82 = 3,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.85x = 7,744.82 × 3,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.85x = 23,964,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,964,006.57/5,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.25

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