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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.82, 7,451.61 and 3,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.82, 7,451.61 and 3,041.91 is: 4,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.82 : 7,451.61 = 3,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.82/7,451.61 = 3,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.82x = 7,451.61 × 3,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.82x = 22,667,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,126.98/5,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.76

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