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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.57, 7,438.82 and 3,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.57, 7,438.82 and 3,032.84 is: 4,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.57 : 7,438.82 = 3,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.57/7,438.82 = 3,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.57x = 7,438.82 × 3,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.57x = 22,560,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,698.49/5,390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.22

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