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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.31, 7,459.32 and 3,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.31, 7,459.32 and 3,047.46 is: 4,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.31 : 7,459.32 = 3,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.31/7,459.32 = 3,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.31x = 7,459.32 × 3,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.31x = 22,731,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731,962.78/5,405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.48

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