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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.96, 7,781.34 and 3,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.96, 7,781.34 and 3,401.58 is: 4,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.96 : 7,781.34 = 3,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.96/7,781.34 = 3,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.96x = 7,781.34 × 3,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.96x = 26,468,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,468,850.52/5,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.26

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