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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.22, 7,431.95 and 3,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.22, 7,431.95 and 3,027.33 is: 4,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.22 : 7,431.95 = 3,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.22/7,431.95 = 3,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.22x = 7,431.95 × 3,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.22x = 22,498,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,972.76/5,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.91

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