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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.38, 7,630.54 and 3,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.38, 7,630.54 and 3,045.38 is: 4,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.38 : 7,630.54 = 3,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.38/7,630.54 = 3,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.38x = 7,630.54 × 3,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.38x = 23,237,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237,848.14/5,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.62

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