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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.19, 7,388.82 and 3,229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.19, 7,388.82 and 3,229.83 is: 4,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.19 : 7,388.82 = 3,229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.19/7,388.82 = 3,229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.19x = 7,388.82 × 3,229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.19x = 23,864,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864,632.50/5,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.19

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