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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.41, 7,491.49 and 3,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.41, 7,491.49 and 3,038.24 is: 4,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.41 : 7,491.49 = 3,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.41/7,491.49 = 3,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.41x = 7,491.49 × 3,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.41x = 22,760,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,907.12/5,428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.92

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