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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.39, 7,940.97 and 3,364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.39, 7,940.97 and 3,364.89 is: 4,643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.39 : 7,940.97 = 3,364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.39/7,940.97 = 3,364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.39x = 7,940.97 × 3,364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.39x = 26,720,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720,490.54/5,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.50

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