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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.77, 7,441.47 and 3,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.77, 7,441.47 and 3,035.90 is: 4,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.77 : 7,441.47 = 3,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.77/7,441.47 = 3,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.77x = 7,441.47 × 3,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.77x = 22,591,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,558.77/5,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.45

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