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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.94, 7,450.65 and 3,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.94, 7,450.65 and 3,041.02 is: 4,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.94 : 7,450.65 = 3,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.94/7,450.65 = 3,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.94x = 7,450.65 × 3,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.94x = 22,657,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,575.66/5,398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.67

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