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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.37, 7,451.19 and 3,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.37, 7,451.19 and 3,041.46 is: 4,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.37 : 7,451.19 = 3,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.37/7,451.19 = 3,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.37x = 7,451.19 × 3,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.37x = 22,662,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,496.34/5,399.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.25

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