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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.70, 7,519.28 and 3,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.70, 7,519.28 and 3,093.14 is: 4,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.70 : 7,519.28 = 3,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.70/7,519.28 = 3,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.70x = 7,519.28 × 3,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.70x = 23,258,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,185.74/5,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.79

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