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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.08, 7,437.51 and 3,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.08, 7,437.51 and 3,031.76 is: 4,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.08 : 7,437.51 = 3,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.08/7,437.51 = 3,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.08x = 7,437.51 × 3,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.08x = 22,548,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,763.91/5,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.38

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