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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.41, 7,464.89 and 3,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.41, 7,464.89 and 3,052.04 is: 4,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.41 : 7,464.89 = 3,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.41/7,464.89 = 3,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.41x = 7,464.89 × 3,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.41x = 22,783,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,113.18/5,409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.76

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