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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.42, 7,344.70 and 3,084.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.42, 7,344.70 and 3,084.87 is: 4,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.42 : 7,344.70 = 3,084.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.42/7,344.70 = 3,084.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.42x = 7,344.70 × 3,084.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.42x = 22,657,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,392.54/5,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.17

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