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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.59, 7,510.70 and 3,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.59, 7,510.70 and 3,052.55 is: 4,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.59 : 7,510.70 = 3,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.59/7,510.70 = 3,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.59x = 7,510.70 × 3,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.59x = 22,926,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,787.29/5,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.48

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