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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.31, 7,464.86 and 2,925.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.31, 7,464.86 and 2,925.31 is: 4,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.31 : 7,464.86 = 2,925.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.31/7,464.86 = 2,925.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.31x = 7,464.86 × 2,925.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.31x = 21,837,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,029.61/5,409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.93

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