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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.90, 7,461.48 and 3,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.90, 7,461.48 and 3,049.02 is: 4,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.90 : 7,461.48 = 3,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.90/7,461.48 = 3,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.90x = 7,461.48 × 3,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.90x = 22,750,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,201.75/5,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.62

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