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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.40, 7,486.70 and 3,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.40, 7,486.70 and 3,034.96 is: 4,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.40 : 7,486.70 = 3,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.40/7,486.70 = 3,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.40x = 7,486.70 × 3,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.40x = 22,721,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721,835.03/5,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.05

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