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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.33, 7,436.58 and 3,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.33, 7,436.58 and 3,030.92 is: 4,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.33 : 7,436.58 = 3,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.33/7,436.58 = 3,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.33x = 7,436.58 × 3,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.33x = 22,539,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,700.22/5,388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.06

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