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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.74, 7,461.99 and 3,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.74, 7,461.99 and 3,050.46 is: 4,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.74 : 7,461.99 = 3,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.74/7,461.99 = 3,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.74x = 7,461.99 × 3,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.74x = 22,762,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,502.02/5,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.24

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