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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.41, 7,491.20 and 2,944.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.41, 7,491.20 and 2,944.41 is: 4,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.41 : 7,491.20 = 2,944.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.41/7,491.20 = 2,944.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.41x = 7,491.20 × 2,944.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.41x = 22,057,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,171.55/5,428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.28

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