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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.75, 7,451.68 and 3,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.75, 7,451.68 and 3,041.93 is: 4,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.75 : 7,451.68 = 3,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.75/7,451.68 = 3,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.75x = 7,451.68 × 3,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.75x = 22,667,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,488.94/5,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.88

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