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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.66, 7,461.63 and 3,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.66, 7,461.63 and 3,049.29 is: 4,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.66 : 7,461.63 = 3,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.66/7,461.63 = 3,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.66x = 7,461.63 × 3,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.66x = 22,752,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,673.74/5,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.27

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