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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.40, 7,461.90 and 3,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.40, 7,461.90 and 3,049.40 is: 4,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.40 : 7,461.90 = 3,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.40/7,461.90 = 3,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.40x = 7,461.90 × 3,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.40x = 22,754,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754,280.55/5,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.99

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