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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.38, 7,431.63 and 3,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.38, 7,431.63 and 3,027.74 is: 4,178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.38 : 7,431.63 = 3,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.38/7,431.63 = 3,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.38x = 7,431.63 × 3,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.38x = 22,501,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,043.42/5,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.17

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