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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.46, 7,450.99 and 3,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.46, 7,450.99 and 3,041.15 is: 4,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.46 : 7,450.99 = 3,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.46/7,450.99 = 3,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.46x = 7,450.99 × 3,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.46x = 22,659,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,533.38/5,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.63

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