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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,488.92, 7,574.70 and 3,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,488.92, 7,574.70 and 3,004.92 is: 4,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,488.92 : 7,574.70 = 3,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,488.92/7,574.70 = 3,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,488.92x = 7,574.70 × 3,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,488.92x = 22,761,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,367.52/5,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.78

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