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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.91, 7,465.94 and 3,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.91, 7,465.94 and 3,052 is: 4,211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.91 : 7,465.94 = 3,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.91/7,465.94 = 3,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.91x = 7,465.94 × 3,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.91x = 22,786,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,048.88/5,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.91

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