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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.50, 7,385.94 and 3,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.50, 7,385.94 and 3,492.90 is: 4,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.50 : 7,385.94 = 3,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.50/7,385.94 = 3,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.50x = 7,385.94 × 3,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.50x = 25,798,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798,349.83/5,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.67

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