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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.52, 7,932.48 and 3,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.52, 7,932.48 and 3,230.28 is: 4,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.52 : 7,932.48 = 3,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.52/7,932.48 = 3,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.52x = 7,932.48 × 3,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.52x = 25,624,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624,131.49/5,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.52

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