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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.46, 7,421.00 and 3,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.46, 7,421.00 and 3,019.59 is: 4,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.46 : 7,421.00 = 3,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.46/7,421.00 = 3,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.46x = 7,421.00 × 3,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.46x = 22,408,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408,362.29/5,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.09

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