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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.49, 7,771.04 and 3,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.49, 7,771.04 and 3,274 is: 4,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.49 : 7,771.04 = 3,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.49/7,771.04 = 3,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.49x = 7,771.04 × 3,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.49x = 25,442,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,384.96/5,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.68

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