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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.43, 7,462.51 and 3,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.43, 7,462.51 and 3,049.52 is: 4,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.43 : 7,462.51 = 3,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.43/7,462.51 = 3,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.43x = 7,462.51 × 3,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.43x = 22,757,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,073.50/5,407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.48

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