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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.51, 7,292.84 and 3,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.51, 7,292.84 and 3,046.48 is: 4,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.51 : 7,292.84 = 3,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.51/7,292.84 = 3,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.51x = 7,292.84 × 3,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.51x = 22,217,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,457.74/5,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.26

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