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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.59, 7,461.34 and 3,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.59, 7,461.34 and 3,048.68 is: 4,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.59 : 7,461.34 = 3,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.59/7,461.34 = 3,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.59x = 7,461.34 × 3,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.59x = 22,747,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,208.35/5,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.32

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