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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.45, 7,442.78 and 3,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.45, 7,442.78 and 3,035.13 is: 4,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.45 : 7,442.78 = 3,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.45/7,442.78 = 3,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.45x = 7,442.78 × 3,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.45x = 22,589,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,789.69/5,393.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.38

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