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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.47, 7,541.78 and 3,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.47, 7,541.78 and 3,341.22 is: 4,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.47 : 7,541.78 = 3,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.47/7,541.78 = 3,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.47x = 7,541.78 × 3,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.47x = 25,198,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,198,729.47/5,464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.38

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