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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.72, 7,439.42 and 3,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.72, 7,439.42 and 3,154.68 is: 4,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.72 : 7,439.42 = 3,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.72/7,439.42 = 3,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.72x = 7,439.42 × 3,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.72x = 23,468,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,468,989.49/5,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.98

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