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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.41, 7,297.45 and 3,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.41, 7,297.45 and 3,404.45 is: 4,696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.41 : 7,297.45 = 3,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.41/7,297.45 = 3,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.41x = 7,297.45 × 3,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.41x = 24,843,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,750.14/5,290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.00

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