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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.30, 7,464.51 and 3,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.30, 7,464.51 and 3,050.94 is: 4,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.30 : 7,464.51 = 3,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.30/7,464.51 = 3,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.30x = 7,464.51 × 3,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.30x = 22,773,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,772.14/5,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.11

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