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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.35, 7,464.96 and 3,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.35, 7,464.96 and 3,019.55 is: 4,167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.35 : 7,464.96 = 3,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.35/7,464.96 = 3,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.35x = 7,464.96 × 3,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.35x = 22,540,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,819.97/5,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.01

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