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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.19, 7,537.84 and 3,104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.19, 7,537.84 and 3,104.35 is: 4,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.19 : 7,537.84 = 3,104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.19/7,537.84 = 3,104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.19x = 7,537.84 × 3,104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.19x = 23,400,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400,067.00/5,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.01

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