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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.97, 7,464.45 and 3,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.97, 7,464.45 and 3,051.60 is: 4,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.97 : 7,464.45 = 3,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.97/7,464.45 = 3,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.97x = 7,464.45 × 3,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.97x = 22,778,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,515.62/5,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.25

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