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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.48, 7,461.12 and 2,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.48, 7,461.12 and 2,983.74 is: 4,117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.48 : 7,461.12 = 2,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.48/7,461.12 = 2,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.48x = 7,461.12 × 2,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.48x = 22,262,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,042.19/5,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.66

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