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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.49, 7,524.20 and 3,214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.49, 7,524.20 and 3,214.46 is: 4,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.49 : 7,524.20 = 3,214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.49/7,524.20 = 3,214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.49x = 7,524.20 × 3,214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.49x = 24,186,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186,186.24/5,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.81

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