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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.33, 7,420.71 and 3,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.33, 7,420.71 and 3,019.48 is: 4,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.33 : 7,420.71 = 3,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.33/7,420.71 = 3,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.33x = 7,420.71 × 3,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.33x = 22,406,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,685.43/5,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.88

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