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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.29, 7,548.95 and 3,580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.29, 7,548.95 and 3,580.35 is: 4,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.29 : 7,548.95 = 3,580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.29/7,548.95 = 3,580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.29x = 7,548.95 × 3,580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.29x = 27,027,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,865.23/5,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.27

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