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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.60, 7,444.26 and 3,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.60, 7,444.26 and 3,035.88 is: 4,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.60 : 7,444.26 = 3,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.60/7,444.26 = 3,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.60x = 7,444.26 × 3,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.60x = 22,599,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,880.05/5,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.35

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