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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.91, 7,450.49 and 3,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.91, 7,450.49 and 3,041.07 is: 4,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.91 : 7,450.49 = 3,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.91/7,450.49 = 3,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.91x = 7,450.49 × 3,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.91x = 22,657,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,469.23/5,398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.67

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