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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.34, 7,460.76 and 2,922.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.34, 7,460.76 and 2,922.34 is: 4,032.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.34 : 7,460.76 = 2,922.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.34/7,460.76 = 2,922.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.34x = 7,460.76 × 2,922.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.34x = 21,802,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,877.38/5,406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.84

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