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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.28, 7,442.01 and 3,502.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.28, 7,442.01 and 3,502.71 is: 4,835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.28 : 7,442.01 = 3,502.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.28/7,442.01 = 3,502.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.28x = 7,442.01 × 3,502.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.28x = 26,067,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,202.85/5,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.96

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