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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.81, 7,648.91 and 3,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.81, 7,648.91 and 3,445.29 is: 4,752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.81 : 7,648.91 = 3,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.81/7,648.91 = 3,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.81x = 7,648.91 × 3,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.81x = 26,352,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352,695.91/5,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.68

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