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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.74, 7,524.43 and 3,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.74, 7,524.43 and 3,214.19 is: 4,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.74 : 7,524.43 = 3,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.74/7,524.43 = 3,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.74x = 7,524.43 × 3,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.74x = 24,184,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184,958.44/5,452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.38

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