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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.92, 7,045.56 and 3,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.92, 7,045.56 and 3,341.04 is: 4,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.92 : 7,045.56 = 3,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.92/7,045.56 = 3,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.92x = 7,045.56 × 3,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.92x = 23,539,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,497.78/5,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.43

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