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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.92, 7,399.45 and 3,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.92, 7,399.45 and 3,004.08 is: 4,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.92 : 7,399.45 = 3,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.92/7,399.45 = 3,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.92x = 7,399.45 × 3,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.92x = 22,228,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228,539.76/5,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.63

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