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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.48, 7,795.56 and 3,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.48, 7,795.56 and 3,291.24 is: 4,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.48 : 7,795.56 = 3,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.48/7,795.56 = 3,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.48x = 7,795.56 × 3,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.48x = 25,657,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,058.89/5,649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.49

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