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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.68, 7,435.95 and 3,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.68, 7,435.95 and 3,031.22 is: 4,182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.68 : 7,435.95 = 3,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.68/7,435.95 = 3,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.68x = 7,435.95 × 3,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.68x = 22,540,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,000.36/5,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.84

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