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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.95, 7,442.08 and 3,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.95, 7,442.08 and 3,002.84 is: 4,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.95 : 7,442.08 = 3,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.95/7,442.08 = 3,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.95x = 7,442.08 × 3,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.95x = 22,347,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,358.70/5,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.81

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