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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.88, 7,442.44 and 3,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.88, 7,442.44 and 3,035.28 is: 4,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.88 : 7,442.44 = 3,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.88/7,442.44 = 3,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.88x = 7,442.44 × 3,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.88x = 22,589,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,889.28/5,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.84

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