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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.86, 7,451.69 and 3,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.86, 7,451.69 and 3,041.96 is: 4,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.86 : 7,451.69 = 3,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.86/7,451.69 = 3,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.86x = 7,451.69 × 3,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.86x = 22,667,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,742.91/5,399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.84

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