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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.80, 8,001.90 and 3,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.80, 8,001.90 and 3,030.60 is: 4,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.80 : 8,001.90 = 3,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.80/8,001.90 = 3,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.80x = 8,001.90 × 3,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.80x = 24,250,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,558.14/5,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.77

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