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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.44, 7,524.46 and 3,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.44, 7,524.46 and 3,094.32 is: 4,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.44 : 7,524.46 = 3,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.44/7,524.46 = 3,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.44x = 7,524.46 × 3,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.44x = 23,283,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,087.07/5,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.21

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