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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.52, 7,926.51 and 3,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.52, 7,926.51 and 3,226.51 is: 4,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.52 : 7,926.51 = 3,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.52/7,926.51 = 3,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.52x = 7,926.51 × 3,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.52x = 25,574,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574,945.35/5,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.06

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