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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,760.88, 7,951.07 and 3,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,760.88, 7,951.07 and 3,370.72 is: 4,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,760.88 : 7,951.07 = 3,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,760.88/7,951.07 = 3,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,760.88x = 7,951.07 × 3,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,760.88x = 26,800,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,820.58/5,760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.21

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