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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.13, 7,450.82 and 3,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.13, 7,450.82 and 3,041.31 is: 4,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.13 : 7,450.82 = 3,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.13/7,450.82 = 3,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.13x = 7,450.82 × 3,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.13x = 22,660,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,253.37/5,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.02

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