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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.33, 7,388.31 and 3,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.33, 7,388.31 and 3,440.06 is: 5,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.33 : 7,388.31 = 3,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.33/7,388.31 = 3,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.33x = 7,388.31 × 3,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.33x = 25,416,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416,229.70/4,925.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.31

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