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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.35, 7,466.34 and 3,020.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.35, 7,466.34 and 3,020.55 is: 4,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.35 : 7,466.34 = 3,020.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.35/7,466.34 = 3,020.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.35x = 7,466.34 × 3,020.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.35x = 22,552,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,453.29/5,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.39

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