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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.18, 7,441.23 and 3,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.18, 7,441.23 and 3,034.27 is: 4,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.18 : 7,441.23 = 3,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.18/7,441.23 = 3,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.18x = 7,441.23 × 3,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.18x = 22,578,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,700.95/5,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.30

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