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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.75, 7,494.44 and 2,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.75, 7,494.44 and 2,946.75 is: 4,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.75 : 7,494.44 = 2,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.75/7,494.44 = 2,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.75x = 7,494.44 × 2,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.75x = 22,084,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,226.34/5,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.52

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