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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.04, 7,441 and 3,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.04, 7,441 and 3,034.23 is: 4,187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.04 : 7,441 = 3,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.04/7,441 = 3,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.04x = 7,441 × 3,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.04x = 22,577,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,705.43/5,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.23

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