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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.64, 7,483.40 and 3,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.64, 7,483.40 and 3,032.55 is: 4,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.64 : 7,483.40 = 3,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.64/7,483.40 = 3,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.64x = 7,483.40 × 3,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.64x = 22,693,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,784.67/5,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.01

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