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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.91, 7,443.40 and 3,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.91, 7,443.40 and 3,035.59 is: 4,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.91 : 7,443.40 = 3,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.91/7,443.40 = 3,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.91x = 7,443.40 × 3,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.91x = 22,595,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,110.61/5,393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.00

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