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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.60, 7,466.61 and 3,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.60, 7,466.61 and 3,052.76 is: 4,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.60 : 7,466.61 = 3,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.60/7,466.61 = 3,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.60x = 7,466.61 × 3,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.60x = 22,793,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,742.46/5,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.80

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