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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.26, 7,440.71 and 3,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.26, 7,440.71 and 3,034.35 is: 4,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.26 : 7,440.71 = 3,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.26/7,440.71 = 3,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.26x = 7,440.71 × 3,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.26x = 22,577,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,718.39/5,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.06

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