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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.92, 7,520.48 and 3,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.92, 7,520.48 and 3,354.24 is: 4,628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.92 : 7,520.48 = 3,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.92/7,520.48 = 3,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.92x = 7,520.48 × 3,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.92x = 25,225,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,494.84/5,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.60

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