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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.31, 7,093.64 and 3,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.31, 7,093.64 and 3,044.30 is: 4,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.31 : 7,093.64 = 3,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.31/7,093.64 = 3,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.31x = 7,093.64 × 3,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.31x = 21,595,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595,140.39/5,140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.14

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