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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.35, 7,481.36 and 3,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.35, 7,481.36 and 3,031.35 is: 4,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.35 : 7,481.36 = 3,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.35/7,481.36 = 3,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.35x = 7,481.36 × 3,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.35x = 22,678,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,678,605.48/5,421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.21

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