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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.68, 7,491.92 and 3,190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.68, 7,491.92 and 3,190.46 is: 4,403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.68 : 7,491.92 = 3,190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.68/7,491.92 = 3,190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.68x = 7,491.92 × 3,190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.68x = 23,902,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902,617.67/5,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.84

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