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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.40, 7,889.46 and 3,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.40, 7,889.46 and 3,044.28 is: 4,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.40 : 7,889.46 = 3,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.40/7,889.46 = 3,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.40x = 7,889.46 × 3,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.40x = 24,017,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,017,725.29/5,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.29

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