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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.92, 7,493.19 and 3,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.92, 7,493.19 and 3,039.90 is: 4,195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.92 : 7,493.19 = 3,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.92/7,493.19 = 3,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.92x = 7,493.19 × 3,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.92x = 22,778,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,545.43/5,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.00

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