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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.42, 7,444.31 and 3,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.42, 7,444.31 and 3,004.65 is: 4,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.42 : 7,444.31 = 3,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.42/7,444.31 = 3,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.42x = 7,444.31 × 3,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.42x = 22,367,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,531.02/5,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.42

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