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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.13, 7,462.22 and 3,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.13, 7,462.22 and 3,049.82 is: 4,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.13 : 7,462.22 = 3,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.13/7,462.22 = 3,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.13x = 7,462.22 × 3,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.13x = 22,758,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,375.24/5,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.18

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