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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.93, 7,436.88 and 3,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.93, 7,436.88 and 3,030.89 is: 4,182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.93 : 7,436.88 = 3,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.93/7,436.88 = 3,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.93x = 7,436.88 × 3,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.93x = 22,540,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,328.04/5,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.71

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