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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.54, 7,439.39 and 3,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.54, 7,439.39 and 3,033.14 is: 4,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.54 : 7,439.39 = 3,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.54/7,439.39 = 3,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.54x = 7,439.39 × 3,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.54x = 22,564,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,659.02/5,390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.98

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