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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.51, 7,450.70 and 3,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.51, 7,450.70 and 3,041.60 is: 4,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.51 : 7,450.70 = 3,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.51/7,450.70 = 3,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.51x = 7,450.70 × 3,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.51x = 22,661,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,996.66/5,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.05

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