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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.74, 7,437.77 and 3,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.74, 7,437.77 and 3,031.88 is: 4,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.74 : 7,437.77 = 3,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.74/7,437.77 = 3,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.74x = 7,437.77 × 3,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.74x = 22,550,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,373.76/5,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.94

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