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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.17, 7,464.88 and 3,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.17, 7,464.88 and 3,286.80 is: 4,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.17 : 7,464.88 = 3,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.17/7,464.88 = 3,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.17x = 7,464.88 × 3,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.17x = 24,535,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,535,601.93/5,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.09

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