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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.22, 7,531.99 and 3,219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.22, 7,531.99 and 3,219.58 is: 4,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.22 : 7,531.99 = 3,219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.22/7,531.99 = 3,219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.22x = 7,531.99 × 3,219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.22x = 24,249,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249,844.36/5,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.81

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