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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.98, 7,855.92 and 3,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.98, 7,855.92 and 3,174.80 is: 4,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.98 : 7,855.92 = 3,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.98/7,855.92 = 3,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.98x = 7,855.92 × 3,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.98x = 24,940,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940,974.82/5,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.01

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