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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.54, 7,451.51 and 3,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.54, 7,451.51 and 3,041.76 is: 4,197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.54 : 7,451.51 = 3,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.54/7,451.51 = 3,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.54x = 7,451.51 × 3,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.54x = 22,665,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,689.85/5,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.71

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