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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.88, 7,629.84 and 3,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.88, 7,629.84 and 3,044.88 is: 4,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.88 : 7,629.84 = 3,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.88/7,629.84 = 3,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.88x = 7,629.84 × 3,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.88x = 23,231,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,947.22/5,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.93

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