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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.58, 7,449.90 and 3,008.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.58, 7,449.90 and 3,008.57 is: 4,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.58 : 7,449.90 = 3,008.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.58/7,449.90 = 3,008.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.58x = 7,449.90 × 3,008.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.58x = 22,413,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413,508.39/5,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.75

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