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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.48, 7,544.16 and 3,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.48, 7,544.16 and 3,108.48 is: 4,289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.48 : 7,544.16 = 3,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.48/7,544.16 = 3,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.48x = 7,544.16 × 3,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.48x = 23,450,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,870.48/5,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.94

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