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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.52, 7,461.41 and 3,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.52, 7,461.41 and 3,170.49 is: 4,373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.52 : 7,461.41 = 3,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.52/7,461.41 = 3,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.52x = 7,461.41 × 3,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.52x = 23,656,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,309.94/5,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.90

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