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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.74, 7,466.93 and 3,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.74, 7,466.93 and 3,052.94 is: 4,213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.74 : 7,466.93 = 3,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.74/7,466.93 = 3,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.74x = 7,466.93 × 3,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.74x = 22,796,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796,036.67/5,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.11

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