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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.28, 7,521.60 and 3,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.28, 7,521.60 and 3,092.28 is: 4,267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.28 : 7,521.60 = 3,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.28/7,521.60 = 3,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.28x = 7,521.60 × 3,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.28x = 23,258,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,893.25/5,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.47

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