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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.48, 7,441.98 and 3,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.48, 7,441.98 and 3,034.78 is: 4,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.48 : 7,441.98 = 3,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.48/7,441.98 = 3,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.48x = 7,441.98 × 3,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.48x = 22,584,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,772.06/5,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.20

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