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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.35, 7,436.90 and 3,031.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.35, 7,436.90 and 3,031.03 is: 4,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.35 : 7,436.90 = 3,031.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.35/7,436.90 = 3,031.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.35x = 7,436.90 × 3,031.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.35x = 22,541,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,461.15/5,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.60

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