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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.86, 7,524.96 and 3,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.86, 7,524.96 and 3,094.92 is: 4,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.86 : 7,524.96 = 3,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.86/7,524.96 = 3,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.86x = 7,524.96 × 3,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.86x = 23,289,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,149.20/5,452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.00

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