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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.38, 7,466.67 and 3,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.38, 7,466.67 and 3,051.66 is: 4,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.38 : 7,466.67 = 3,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.38/7,466.67 = 3,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.38x = 7,466.67 × 3,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.38x = 22,785,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,738.17/5,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.49

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