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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.49, 7,040.52 and 3,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.49, 7,040.52 and 3,462.09 is: 5,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.49 : 7,040.52 = 3,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.49/7,040.52 = 3,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.49x = 7,040.52 × 3,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.49x = 24,374,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,913.89/4,691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.56

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