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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.41, 7,534.71 and 3,101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.41, 7,534.71 and 3,101.89 is: 4,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.41 : 7,534.71 = 3,101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.41/7,534.71 = 3,101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.41x = 7,534.71 × 3,101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.41x = 23,371,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371,826.09/5,460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.23

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