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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.62, 7,441.71 and 3,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.62, 7,441.71 and 3,034.74 is: 4,187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.62 : 7,441.71 = 3,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.62/7,441.71 = 3,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.62x = 7,441.71 × 3,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.62x = 22,583,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,655.01/5,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.88

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