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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.36, 7,410.85 and 3,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.36, 7,410.85 and 3,246.40 is: 4,479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.36 : 7,410.85 = 3,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.36/7,410.85 = 3,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.36x = 7,410.85 × 3,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.36x = 24,058,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,583.44/5,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.88

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