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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.53, 7,368.70 and 3,452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.53, 7,368.70 and 3,452.91 is: 4,760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.53 : 7,368.70 = 3,452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.53/7,368.70 = 3,452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.53x = 7,368.70 × 3,452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.53x = 25,443,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443,457.92/5,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.65

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