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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.80, 7,451.63 and 3,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.80, 7,451.63 and 3,041.96 is: 4,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.80 : 7,451.63 = 3,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.80/7,451.63 = 3,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.80x = 7,451.63 × 3,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.80x = 22,667,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,519.33/5,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.85

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