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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.02, 7,464.46 and 3,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.02, 7,464.46 and 3,051.18 is: 4,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.02 : 7,464.46 = 3,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.02/7,464.46 = 3,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.02x = 7,464.46 × 3,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.02x = 22,775,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,411.06/5,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.64

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