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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.83, 7,501.34 and 3,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.83, 7,501.34 and 3,045.79 is: 4,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.83 : 7,501.34 = 3,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.83/7,501.34 = 3,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.83x = 7,501.34 × 3,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.83x = 22,847,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,847,492.36/5,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.13

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