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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.36, 7,441.18 and 3,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.36, 7,441.18 and 3,034.44 is: 4,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.36 : 7,441.18 = 3,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.36/7,441.18 = 3,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.36x = 7,441.18 × 3,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.36x = 22,579,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,814.24/5,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.37

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