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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.38, 7,435.77 and 3,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.38, 7,435.77 and 3,030.74 is: 4,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.38 : 7,435.77 = 3,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.38/7,435.77 = 3,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.38x = 7,435.77 × 3,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.38x = 22,535,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,885.57/5,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.31

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