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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.26, 7,519.96 and 3,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.26, 7,519.96 and 3,091.74 is: 4,266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.26 : 7,519.96 = 3,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.26/7,519.96 = 3,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.26x = 7,519.96 × 3,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.26x = 23,249,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,249,761.13/5,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.59

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