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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.55, 7,250.24 and 3,484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.55, 7,250.24 and 3,484.67 is: 4,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.55 : 7,250.24 = 3,484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.55/7,250.24 = 3,484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.55x = 7,250.24 × 3,484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.55x = 25,264,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,666.28/5,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.90

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