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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.38, 7,441.50 and 3,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.38, 7,441.50 and 3,034.56 is: 4,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.38 : 7,441.50 = 3,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.38/7,441.50 = 3,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.38x = 7,441.50 × 3,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.38x = 22,581,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,678.24/5,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.70

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