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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.44, 7,135.46 and 3,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.44, 7,135.46 and 3,046.60 is: 4,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.44 : 7,135.46 = 3,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.44/7,135.46 = 3,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.44x = 7,135.46 × 3,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.44x = 21,738,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,892.44/5,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.46

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