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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.40, 7,990.20 and 3,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.40, 7,990.20 and 3,272.28 is: 4,516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.40 : 7,990.20 = 3,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.40/7,990.20 = 3,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.40x = 7,990.20 × 3,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.40x = 26,146,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146,171.66/5,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.21

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