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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.48, 7,451.00 and 3,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.48, 7,451.00 and 3,041.47 is: 4,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.48 : 7,451.00 = 3,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.48/7,451.00 = 3,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.48x = 7,451.00 × 3,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.48x = 22,661,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,977.76/5,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.07

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