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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.48, 7,510.32 and 3,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.48, 7,510.32 and 3,084.48 is: 4,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.48 : 7,510.32 = 3,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.48/7,510.32 = 3,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.48x = 7,510.32 × 3,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.48x = 23,165,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,431.83/5,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.41

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