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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.84, 7,541.74 and 3,074.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.84, 7,541.74 and 3,074.84 is: 4,243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.84 : 7,541.74 = 3,074.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.84/7,541.74 = 3,074.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.84x = 7,541.74 × 3,074.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.84x = 23,189,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,643.82/5,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.43

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