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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.83, 7,522.86 and 3,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.83, 7,522.86 and 3,061.92 is: 4,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.83 : 7,522.86 = 3,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.83/7,522.86 = 3,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.83x = 7,522.86 × 3,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.83x = 23,034,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,395.49/5,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.08

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