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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.61, 7,458.27 and 3,046.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.61, 7,458.27 and 3,046.61 is: 4,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.61 : 7,458.27 = 3,046.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.61/7,458.27 = 3,046.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.61x = 7,458.27 × 3,046.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.61x = 22,722,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,439.96/5,404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.27

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