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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.78, 7,444.71 and 3,036.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.78, 7,444.71 and 3,036.87 is: 4,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.78 : 7,444.71 = 3,036.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.78/7,444.71 = 3,036.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.78x = 7,444.71 × 3,036.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.78x = 22,608,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,616.46/5,394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.83

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