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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.68, 7,441.38 and 3,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.68, 7,441.38 and 3,298.92 is: 4,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.68 : 7,441.38 = 3,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.68/7,441.38 = 3,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.68x = 7,441.38 × 3,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.68x = 24,548,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548,517.31/5,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.19

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