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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.60, 7,491.62 and 3,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.60, 7,491.62 and 3,070.68 is: 4,237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.60 : 7,491.62 = 3,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.60/7,491.62 = 3,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.60x = 7,491.62 × 3,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.60x = 23,004,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,367.70/5,428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.62

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