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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.70, 7,461.59 and 3,048.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.70, 7,461.59 and 3,048.99 is: 4,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.70 : 7,461.59 = 3,048.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.70/7,461.59 = 3,048.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.70x = 7,461.59 × 3,048.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.70x = 22,750,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,260.74/5,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.79

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