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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.48, 7,145.70 and 3,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.48, 7,145.70 and 3,290.60 is: 4,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.48 : 7,145.70 = 3,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.48/7,145.70 = 3,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.48x = 7,145.70 × 3,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.48x = 23,513,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513,640.42/5,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.52

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