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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.38, 7,544.27 and 2,838.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.38, 7,544.27 and 2,838.43 is: 4,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.38 : 7,544.27 = 2,838.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.38/7,544.27 = 2,838.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.38x = 7,544.27 × 2,838.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.38x = 21,413,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413,882.30/5,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.53

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