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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.54, 7,438.94 and 3,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.54, 7,438.94 and 3,032.73 is: 4,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.54 : 7,438.94 = 3,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.54/7,438.94 = 3,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.54x = 7,438.94 × 3,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.54x = 22,560,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,281.34/5,390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.17

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