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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.49, 7,431.96 and 3,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.49, 7,431.96 and 3,146.92 is: 4,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.49 : 7,431.96 = 3,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.49/7,431.96 = 3,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.49x = 7,431.96 × 3,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.49x = 23,387,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387,743.50/5,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.73

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