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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.80, 7,554.87 and 3,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.80, 7,554.87 and 3,659.49 is: 5,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.80 : 7,554.87 = 3,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.80/7,554.87 = 3,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.80x = 7,554.87 × 3,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.80x = 27,646,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,971.22/5,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.17

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