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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.88, 7,524.90 and 3,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.88, 7,524.90 and 3,095 is: 4,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.88 : 7,524.90 = 3,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.88/7,524.90 = 3,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.88x = 7,524.90 × 3,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.88x = 23,289,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,565.50/5,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.06

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