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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.43, 7,442.24 and 3,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.43, 7,442.24 and 3,035.02 is: 4,188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.43 : 7,442.24 = 3,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.43/7,442.24 = 3,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.43x = 7,442.24 × 3,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.43x = 22,587,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,347.24/5,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.71

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