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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.79, 7,450.47 and 3,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.79, 7,450.47 and 3,041.01 is: 4,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.79 : 7,450.47 = 3,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.79/7,450.47 = 3,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.79x = 7,450.47 × 3,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.79x = 22,656,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,953.77/5,398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.68

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