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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.59, 7,479.18 and 3,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.59, 7,479.18 and 3,061.74 is: 4,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.59 : 7,479.18 = 3,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.59/7,479.18 = 3,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.59x = 7,479.18 × 3,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.59x = 22,899,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,304.57/5,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.28

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