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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.54, 7,808.85 and 3,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.54, 7,808.85 and 3,140.70 is: 4,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.54 : 7,808.85 = 3,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.54/7,808.85 = 3,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.54x = 7,808.85 × 3,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.54x = 24,525,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,255.20/5,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.20

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