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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.32, 7,524.40 and 3,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.32, 7,524.40 and 3,094.40 is: 4,270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.32 : 7,524.40 = 3,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.32/7,524.40 = 3,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.32x = 7,524.40 × 3,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.32x = 23,283,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,503.36/5,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.38

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