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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.88, 7,440.81 and 3,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.88, 7,440.81 and 3,034.06 is: 4,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.88 : 7,440.81 = 3,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.88/7,440.81 = 3,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.88x = 7,440.81 × 3,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.88x = 22,575,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,863.99/5,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.01

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