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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.60, 7,442.88 and 3,035.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.60, 7,442.88 and 3,035.89 is: 4,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.60 : 7,442.88 = 3,035.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.60/7,442.88 = 3,035.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.60x = 7,442.88 × 3,035.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.60x = 22,595,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,757.74/5,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.37

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