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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.02, 7,441.47 and 3,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.02, 7,441.47 and 3,034.56 is: 4,187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.02 : 7,441.47 = 3,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.02/7,441.47 = 3,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.02x = 7,441.47 × 3,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.02x = 22,581,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,587.20/5,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.96

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