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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.58, 7,338.93 and 3,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.58, 7,338.93 and 3,194.30 is: 4,408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.58 : 7,338.93 = 3,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.58/7,338.93 = 3,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.58x = 7,338.93 × 3,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.58x = 23,442,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442,744.10/5,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.54

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