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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.46, 7,466.10 and 3,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.46, 7,466.10 and 3,052.96 is: 4,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.46 : 7,466.10 = 3,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.46/7,466.10 = 3,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.46x = 7,466.10 × 3,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.46x = 22,793,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,704.66/5,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.90

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