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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.76, 7,579.62 and 3,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.76, 7,579.62 and 3,134.52 is: 4,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.76 : 7,579.62 = 3,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.76/7,579.62 = 3,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.76x = 7,579.62 × 3,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.76x = 23,758,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758,470.48/5,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.42

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