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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.44, 7,312.32 and 3,202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.44, 7,312.32 and 3,202.52 is: 4,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.44 : 7,312.32 = 3,202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.44/7,312.32 = 3,202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.44x = 7,312.32 × 3,202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.44x = 23,417,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,851.05/5,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.76

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