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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.50, 7,450.59 and 3,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.50, 7,450.59 and 3,041.06 is: 4,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.50 : 7,450.59 = 3,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.50/7,450.59 = 3,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.50x = 7,450.59 × 3,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.50x = 22,657,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,653.97/5,398.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.03

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