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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.77, 7,442.08 and 3,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.77, 7,442.08 and 3,034.46 is: 4,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.77 : 7,442.08 = 3,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.77/7,442.08 = 3,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.77x = 7,442.08 × 3,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.77x = 22,582,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,641.69/5,392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.58

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