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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.42, 7,463.59 and 3,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.42, 7,463.59 and 3,050.58 is: 4,209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.42 : 7,463.59 = 3,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.42/7,463.59 = 3,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.42x = 7,463.59 × 3,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.42x = 22,768,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,278.38/5,408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.78

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