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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.60, 7,439.46 and 3,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.60, 7,439.46 and 3,032.60 is: 4,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.60 : 7,439.46 = 3,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.60/7,439.46 = 3,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.60x = 7,439.46 × 3,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.60x = 22,560,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,906.40/5,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.23

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