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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.96, 7,991.46 and 3,432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.96, 7,991.46 and 3,432.78 is: 4,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.96 : 7,991.46 = 3,432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.96/7,991.46 = 3,432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.96x = 7,991.46 × 3,432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.96x = 27,432,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,924.06/5,790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.20

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