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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.44, 7,466.76 and 3,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.44, 7,466.76 and 3,052.44 is: 4,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.44 : 7,466.76 = 3,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.44/7,466.76 = 3,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.44x = 7,466.76 × 3,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.44x = 22,791,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,836.89/5,410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.57

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