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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.90, 7,513.51 and 3,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.90, 7,513.51 and 3,054.54 is: 4,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.90 : 7,513.51 = 3,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.90/7,513.51 = 3,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.90x = 7,513.51 × 3,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.90x = 22,950,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950,301.56/5,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.01

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