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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.33, 7,541.99 and 3,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.33, 7,541.99 and 3,340.24 is: 4,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.33 : 7,541.99 = 3,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.33/7,541.99 = 3,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.33x = 7,541.99 × 3,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.33x = 25,192,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,192,056.68/5,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.27

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