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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.97, 7,440.65 and 3,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.97, 7,440.65 and 3,499.92 is: 4,830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.97 : 7,440.65 = 3,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.97/7,440.65 = 3,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.97x = 7,440.65 × 3,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.97x = 26,041,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041,662.25/5,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.61

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