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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.06, 7,482.59 and 3,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.06, 7,482.59 and 3,064.15 is: 4,228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.06 : 7,482.59 = 3,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.06/7,482.59 = 3,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.06x = 7,482.59 × 3,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.06x = 22,927,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927,778.15/5,422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.61

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