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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.76, 7,437.66 and 3,031.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.76, 7,437.66 and 3,031.85 is: 4,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.76 : 7,437.66 = 3,031.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.76/7,437.66 = 3,031.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.76x = 7,437.66 × 3,031.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.76x = 22,549,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,832.28/5,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.83

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