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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.44, 7,449.96 and 3,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.44, 7,449.96 and 3,040.52 is: 4,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.44 : 7,449.96 = 3,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.44/7,449.96 = 3,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.44x = 7,449.96 × 3,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.44x = 22,651,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,752.38/5,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.98

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