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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.78, 7,502.22 and 3,340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.78, 7,502.22 and 3,340.86 is: 4,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.78 : 7,502.22 = 3,340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.78/7,502.22 = 3,340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.78x = 7,502.22 × 3,340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.78x = 25,063,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063,866.71/5,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.06

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