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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.31, 7,354.58 and 3,234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.31, 7,354.58 and 3,234.03 is: 4,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.31 : 7,354.58 = 3,234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.31/7,354.58 = 3,234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.31x = 7,354.58 × 3,234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.31x = 23,784,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784,916.19/5,330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.20

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