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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.58, 7,478.61 and 3,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.58, 7,478.61 and 3,061.94 is: 4,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.58 : 7,478.61 = 3,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.58/7,478.61 = 3,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.58x = 7,478.61 × 3,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.58x = 22,899,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,055.10/5,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.25

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