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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.61, 7,744.88 and 3,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.61, 7,744.88 and 3,254.50 is: 4,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.61 : 7,744.88 = 3,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.61/7,744.88 = 3,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.61x = 7,744.88 × 3,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.61x = 25,205,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205,711.96/5,612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.91

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