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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.56, 7,292.64 and 3,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.56, 7,292.64 and 3,046.41 is: 4,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.56 : 7,292.64 = 3,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.56/7,292.64 = 3,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.56x = 7,292.64 × 3,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.56x = 22,216,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,371.42/5,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.02

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