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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.83, 7,372.14 and 3,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.83, 7,372.14 and 3,104.40 is: 4,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.83 : 7,372.14 = 3,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.83/7,372.14 = 3,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.83x = 7,372.14 × 3,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.83x = 22,886,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,071.42/5,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.31

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