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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.13, 7,442.51 and 3,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.13, 7,442.51 and 3,035.28 is: 4,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.13 : 7,442.51 = 3,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.13/7,442.51 = 3,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.13x = 7,442.51 × 3,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.13x = 22,590,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,101.75/5,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.68

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