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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.44, 7,458.48 and 3,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.44, 7,458.48 and 3,046.71 is: 4,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.44 : 7,458.48 = 3,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.44/7,458.48 = 3,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.44x = 7,458.48 × 3,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.44x = 22,723,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,825.60/5,404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.66

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