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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.19, 7,465.92 and 3,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.19, 7,465.92 and 3,052.15 is: 4,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.19 : 7,465.92 = 3,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.19/7,465.92 = 3,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.19x = 7,465.92 × 3,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.19x = 22,787,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787,070.40/5,410.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.88

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