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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.61, 7,450.04 and 3,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.61, 7,450.04 and 3,041.51 is: 4,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.61 : 7,450.04 = 3,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.61/7,450.04 = 3,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.61x = 7,450.04 × 3,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.61x = 22,659,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,341.51/5,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.26

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