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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.46, 7,507.40 and 3,202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.46, 7,507.40 and 3,202.42 is: 4,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.46 : 7,507.40 = 3,202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.46/7,507.40 = 3,202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.46x = 7,507.40 × 3,202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.46x = 24,041,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,041,847.91/5,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.08

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