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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.72, 7,459.19 and 3,046.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.72, 7,459.19 and 3,046.81 is: 4,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.72 : 7,459.19 = 3,046.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.72/7,459.19 = 3,046.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.72x = 7,459.19 × 3,046.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.72x = 22,726,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,734.68/5,404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.98

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