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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.40, 7,466.20 and 3,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.40, 7,466.20 and 3,052.76 is: 4,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.40 : 7,466.20 = 3,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.40/7,466.20 = 3,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.40x = 7,466.20 × 3,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.40x = 22,792,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,471.75/5,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.72

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