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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.33, 7,451.07 and 3,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.33, 7,451.07 and 3,041.42 is: 4,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.33 : 7,451.07 = 3,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.33/7,451.07 = 3,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.33x = 7,451.07 × 3,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.33x = 22,661,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,833.32/5,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.16

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