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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.20, 7,464.77 and 3,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.20, 7,464.77 and 3,019.41 is: 4,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.20 : 7,464.77 = 3,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.20/7,464.77 = 3,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.20x = 7,464.77 × 3,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.20x = 22,539,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,148.76/5,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.82

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