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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.28, 7,524.36 and 3,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.28, 7,524.36 and 3,094.44 is: 4,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.28 : 7,524.36 = 3,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.28/7,524.36 = 3,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.28x = 7,524.36 × 3,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.28x = 23,283,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,680.56/5,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.45

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