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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492, 7,578.96 and 3,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492, 7,578.96 and 3,284 is: 4,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492 : 7,578.96 = 3,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492/7,578.96 = 3,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492x = 7,578.96 × 3,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492x = 24,889,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889,304.64/5,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.92

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