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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.94, 7,442.24 and 3,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.94, 7,442.24 and 3,035.07 is: 4,188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.94 : 7,442.24 = 3,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.94/7,442.24 = 3,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.94x = 7,442.24 × 3,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.94x = 22,587,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,704.18/5,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.39

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