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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.39, 7,040.48 and 3,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.39, 7,040.48 and 3,462.08 is: 5,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.39 : 7,040.48 = 3,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.39/7,040.48 = 3,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.39x = 7,040.48 × 3,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.39x = 24,374,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,652.49/4,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.62

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