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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.59, 7,458.48 and 3,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.59, 7,458.48 and 3,046.68 is: 4,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.59 : 7,458.48 = 3,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.59/7,458.48 = 3,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.59x = 7,458.48 × 3,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.59x = 22,723,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,601.85/5,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.50

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