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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.50, 7,466.46 and 3,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.50, 7,466.46 and 3,020.34 is: 4,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.50 : 7,466.46 = 3,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.50/7,466.46 = 3,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.50x = 7,466.46 × 3,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.50x = 22,551,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,247.95/5,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.05

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