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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.92, 7,437.94 and 3,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.92, 7,437.94 and 3,032 is: 4,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.92 : 7,437.94 = 3,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.92/7,437.94 = 3,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.92x = 7,437.94 × 3,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.92x = 22,551,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,834.08/5,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.08

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