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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.59, 7,490.22 and 3,037.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.59, 7,490.22 and 3,037.49 is: 4,191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.59 : 7,490.22 = 3,037.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.59/7,490.22 = 3,037.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.59x = 7,490.22 × 3,037.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.59x = 22,751,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,468.35/5,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.82

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