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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654, 7,802.52 and 3,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654, 7,802.52 and 3,446 is: 4,755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654 : 7,802.52 = 3,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654/7,802.52 = 3,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654x = 7,802.52 × 3,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654x = 26,887,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887,483.92/5,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.48

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