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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.62, 7,235.42 and 3,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.62, 7,235.42 and 3,355.70 is: 4,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.62 : 7,235.42 = 3,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.62/7,235.42 = 3,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.62x = 7,235.42 × 3,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.62x = 24,279,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279,898.89/5,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.49

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