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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.88, 7,355.79 and 3,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.88, 7,355.79 and 3,440.40 is: 4,749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.88 : 7,355.79 = 3,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.88/7,355.79 = 3,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.88x = 7,355.79 × 3,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.88x = 25,306,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306,859.92/5,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.89

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