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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.72, 7,519.50 and 3,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.72, 7,519.50 and 3,091.24 is: 4,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.72 : 7,519.50 = 3,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.72/7,519.50 = 3,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.72x = 7,519.50 × 3,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.72x = 23,244,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,579.18/5,449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.28

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