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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.02, 7,524.48 and 3,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.02, 7,524.48 and 3,094.14 is: 4,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.02 : 7,524.48 = 3,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.02/7,524.48 = 3,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.02x = 7,524.48 × 3,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.02x = 23,281,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,794.55/5,452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.31

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