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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.28, 7,450.38 and 3,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.28, 7,450.38 and 3,041.46 is: 4,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.28 : 7,450.38 = 3,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.28/7,450.38 = 3,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.28x = 7,450.38 × 3,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.28x = 22,660,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,032.75/5,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.86

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