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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.58, 7,419.49 and 3,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.58, 7,419.49 and 3,018.82 is: 4,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.58 : 7,419.49 = 3,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.58/7,419.49 = 3,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.58x = 7,419.49 × 3,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.58x = 22,398,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,104.80/5,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.86

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