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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.40, 7,441.67 and 3,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.40, 7,441.67 and 3,034.63 is: 4,187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.40 : 7,441.67 = 3,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.40/7,441.67 = 3,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.40x = 7,441.67 × 3,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.40x = 22,582,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,681.25/5,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.87

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