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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.48, 7,094.40 and 3,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.48, 7,094.40 and 3,044.80 is: 4,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.48 : 7,094.40 = 3,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.48/7,094.40 = 3,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.48x = 7,094.40 × 3,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.48x = 21,601,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,029.12/5,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.14

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