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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.68, 7,166.46 and 3,401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.68, 7,166.46 and 3,401.48 is: 4,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.68 : 7,166.46 = 3,401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.68/7,166.46 = 3,401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.68x = 7,166.46 × 3,401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.68x = 24,376,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,570.36/5,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.80

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