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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.49, 7,470.46 and 3,055.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.49, 7,470.46 and 3,055.85 is: 4,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.49 : 7,470.46 = 3,055.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.49/7,470.46 = 3,055.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.49x = 7,470.46 × 3,055.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.49x = 22,828,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828,605.19/5,413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.98

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