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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.65, 7,441.80 and 3,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.65, 7,441.80 and 3,034.80 is: 4,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.65 : 7,441.80 = 3,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.65/7,441.80 = 3,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.65x = 7,441.80 × 3,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.65x = 22,584,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,374.64/5,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.99

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