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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.59, 7,436.19 and 3,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.59, 7,436.19 and 3,030.74 is: 4,182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.59 : 7,436.19 = 3,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.59/7,436.19 = 3,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.59x = 7,436.19 × 3,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.59x = 22,537,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,106.15/5,388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.37

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