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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.24, 7,743.90 and 3,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.24, 7,743.90 and 3,254.20 is: 4,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.24 : 7,743.90 = 3,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.24/7,743.90 = 3,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.24x = 7,743.90 × 3,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.24x = 25,200,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,199.38/5,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.02

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