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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.39, 7,495.68 and 3,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.39, 7,495.68 and 3,041.59 is: 4,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.39 : 7,495.68 = 3,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.39/7,495.68 = 3,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.39x = 7,495.68 × 3,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.39x = 22,798,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,785.33/5,431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.60

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