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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.08, 7,379.91 and 3,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.08, 7,379.91 and 3,079.30 is: 4,249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.08 : 7,379.91 = 3,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.08/7,379.91 = 3,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.08x = 7,379.91 × 3,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.08x = 22,724,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,956.86/5,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.18

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