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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.58, 7,220.92 and 3,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.58, 7,220.92 and 3,444.90 is: 4,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.58 : 7,220.92 = 3,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.58/7,220.92 = 3,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.58x = 7,220.92 × 3,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.58x = 24,875,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,875,347.31/5,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.21

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