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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.36, 7,459.93 and 3,048.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.36, 7,459.93 and 3,048.45 is: 4,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.36 : 7,459.93 = 3,048.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.36/7,459.93 = 3,048.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.36x = 7,459.93 × 3,048.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.36x = 22,741,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,223.61/5,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.38

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