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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.83, 7,436.64 and 3,030.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.83, 7,436.64 and 3,030.95 is: 4,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.83 : 7,436.64 = 3,030.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.83/7,436.64 = 3,030.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.83x = 7,436.64 × 3,030.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.83x = 22,540,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,046.82/5,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.74

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