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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.28, 6,952.02 and 3,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.28, 6,952.02 and 3,244.90 is: 4,481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.28 : 6,952.02 = 3,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.28/6,952.02 = 3,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.28x = 6,952.02 × 3,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.28x = 22,558,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,609.70/5,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.00

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