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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.91, 7,420.86 and 3,019.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.91, 7,420.86 and 3,019.18 is: 4,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.91 : 7,420.86 = 3,019.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.91/7,420.86 = 3,019.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.91x = 7,420.86 × 3,019.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.91x = 22,404,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,912.09/5,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.88

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