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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.91, 7,444.78 and 3,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.91, 7,444.78 and 3,036.59 is: 4,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.91 : 7,444.78 = 3,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.91/7,444.78 = 3,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.91x = 7,444.78 × 3,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.91x = 22,606,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,744.50/5,394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.38

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