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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.91, 7,442.03 and 3,034.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.91, 7,442.03 and 3,034.59 is: 4,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.91 : 7,442.03 = 3,034.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.91/7,442.03 = 3,034.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.91x = 7,442.03 × 3,034.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.91x = 22,583,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,494.64/5,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.63

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