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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.50, 7,629.33 and 3,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.50, 7,629.33 and 3,044.50 is: 4,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.50 : 7,629.33 = 3,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.50/7,629.33 = 3,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.50x = 7,629.33 × 3,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.50x = 23,227,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,495.19/5,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.41

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