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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.22, 7,253.79 and 3,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.22, 7,253.79 and 3,488.24 is: 4,815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.22 : 7,253.79 = 3,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.22/7,253.79 = 3,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.22x = 7,253.79 × 3,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.22x = 25,302,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302,960.43/5,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,815.74

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