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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.97, 7,544.95 and 3,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.97, 7,544.95 and 3,298.19 is: 4,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.97 : 7,544.95 = 3,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.97/7,544.95 = 3,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.97x = 7,544.95 × 3,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.97x = 24,884,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884,632.67/5,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.28

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