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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.78, 7,294.43 and 3,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.78, 7,294.43 and 3,189.50 is: 4,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.78 : 7,294.43 = 3,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.78/7,294.43 = 3,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.78x = 7,294.43 × 3,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.78x = 23,265,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265,584.49/5,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.54

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