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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.92, 8,022.24 and 2,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.92, 8,022.24 and 2,749.68 is: 4,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.92 : 8,022.24 = 2,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.92/8,022.24 = 2,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.92x = 8,022.24 × 2,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.92x = 22,058,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,592.88/5,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.02

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