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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.58, 7,439.69 and 3,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.58, 7,439.69 and 3,033.18 is: 4,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.58 : 7,439.69 = 3,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.58/7,439.69 = 3,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.58x = 7,439.69 × 3,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.58x = 22,565,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,903.75/5,390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.17

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