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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.22, 7,451.06 and 3,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.22, 7,451.06 and 3,041.44 is: 4,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.22 : 7,451.06 = 3,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.22/7,451.06 = 3,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.22x = 7,451.06 × 3,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.22x = 22,661,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,951.93/5,399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.26

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