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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.94, 7,420.19 and 3,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.94, 7,420.19 and 3,019.14 is: 4,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.94 : 7,420.19 = 3,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.94/7,420.19 = 3,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.94x = 7,420.19 × 3,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.94x = 22,402,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,577.34/5,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.42

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