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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.23, 7,431.52 and 2,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.23, 7,431.52 and 2,995.19 is: 4,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.23 : 7,431.52 = 2,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.23/7,431.52 = 2,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.23x = 7,431.52 × 2,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.23x = 22,258,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,832.97/5,385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.31

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