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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.16, 7,466.46 and 3,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.16, 7,466.46 and 3,052.48 is: 4,212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.16 : 7,466.46 = 3,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.16/7,466.46 = 3,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.16x = 7,466.46 × 3,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.16x = 22,791,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,219.82/5,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.67

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