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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.32, 7,524.36 and 3,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.32, 7,524.36 and 3,094.38 is: 4,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.32 : 7,524.36 = 3,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.32/7,524.36 = 3,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.32x = 7,524.36 × 3,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.32x = 23,283,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,229.10/5,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.33

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