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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.71, 7,542.17 and 3,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.71, 7,542.17 and 3,341.48 is: 4,611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.71 : 7,542.17 = 3,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.71/7,542.17 = 3,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.71x = 7,542.17 × 3,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.71x = 25,201,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201,955.79/5,464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.76

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