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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.52, 5,089.26 and 1,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.52, 5,089.26 and 1,544.10 is: 2,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.52 : 5,089.26 = 1,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.52/5,089.26 = 1,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.52x = 5,089.26 × 1,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.52x = 7,858,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,326.37/3,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.37

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