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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.46, 7,192.40 and 3,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.46, 7,192.40 and 3,444.46 is: 4,754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.46 : 7,192.40 = 3,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.46/7,192.40 = 3,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.46x = 7,192.40 × 3,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.46x = 24,773,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773,898.90/5,210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.65

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