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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.66, 7,436.28 and 3,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.66, 7,436.28 and 3,030.80 is: 4,182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.66 : 7,436.28 = 3,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.66/7,436.28 = 3,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.66x = 7,436.28 × 3,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.66x = 22,537,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,877.42/5,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.46

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