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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.55, 7,524.92 and 3,094.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.55, 7,524.92 and 3,094.85 is: 4,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.55 : 7,524.92 = 3,094.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.55/7,524.92 = 3,094.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.55x = 7,524.92 × 3,094.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.55x = 23,288,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,445.56/5,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.11

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