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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.40, 7,538.91 and 3,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.40, 7,538.91 and 3,104.76 is: 4,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.40 : 7,538.91 = 3,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.40/7,538.91 = 3,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.40x = 7,538.91 × 3,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.40x = 23,406,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,506.21/5,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.02

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