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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.74, 7,440.52 and 3,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.74, 7,440.52 and 3,033.88 is: 4,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.74 : 7,440.52 = 3,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.74/7,440.52 = 3,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.74x = 7,440.52 × 3,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.74x = 22,573,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,644.82/5,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.71

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