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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.40, 7,769.24 and 3,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.40, 7,769.24 and 3,391.68 is: 4,680.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.40 : 7,769.24 = 3,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.40/7,769.24 = 3,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.40x = 7,769.24 × 3,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.40x = 26,350,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,775.92/5,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.09

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