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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.84, 7,381.44 and 3,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.84, 7,381.44 and 3,079.44 is: 4,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.84 : 7,381.44 = 3,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.84/7,381.44 = 3,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.84x = 7,381.44 × 3,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.84x = 22,730,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,701.59/5,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.45

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