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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.10, 7,615.89 and 3,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.10, 7,615.89 and 3,281.52 is: 4,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.10 : 7,615.89 = 3,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.10/7,615.89 = 3,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.10x = 7,615.89 × 3,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.10x = 24,991,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991,695.35/5,519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.22

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