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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.35, 7,437.22 and 3,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.35, 7,437.22 and 3,031.49 is: 4,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.35 : 7,437.22 = 3,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.35/7,437.22 = 3,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.35x = 7,437.22 × 3,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.35x = 22,545,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,820.87/5,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.41

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