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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.22, 7,437.09 and 3,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.22, 7,437.09 and 3,031.39 is: 4,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.22 : 7,437.09 = 3,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.22/7,437.09 = 3,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.22x = 7,437.09 × 3,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.22x = 22,544,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,720.26/5,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.30

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