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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.58, 7,483.32 and 3,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.58, 7,483.32 and 3,032.49 is: 4,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.58 : 7,483.32 = 3,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.58/7,483.32 = 3,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.58x = 7,483.32 × 3,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.58x = 22,693,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,079.04/5,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.92

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