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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,434.93, 7,498.44 and 3,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,434.93, 7,498.44 and 3,044.54 is: 4,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,434.93 : 7,498.44 = 3,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,434.93/7,498.44 = 3,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,434.93x = 7,498.44 × 3,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,434.93x = 22,829,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,263.03/5,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.47

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