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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.70, 7,440.99 and 3,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.70, 7,440.99 and 3,034.94 is: 4,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.70 : 7,440.99 = 3,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.70/7,440.99 = 3,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.70x = 7,440.99 × 3,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.70x = 22,582,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,958.19/5,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.69

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