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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.22, 7,420.68 and 3,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.22, 7,420.68 and 3,019.34 is: 4,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.22 : 7,420.68 = 3,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.22/7,420.68 = 3,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.22x = 7,420.68 × 3,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.22x = 22,405,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,555.95/5,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.75

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