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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.76, 7,435.88 and 3,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.76, 7,435.88 and 3,030.85 is: 4,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.76 : 7,435.88 = 3,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.76/7,435.88 = 3,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.76x = 7,435.88 × 3,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.76x = 22,536,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,536,999.72/5,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.23

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