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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.70, 7,507.86 and 3,082.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.70, 7,507.86 and 3,082.79 is: 4,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.70 : 7,507.86 = 3,082.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.70/7,507.86 = 3,082.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.70x = 7,507.86 × 3,082.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.70x = 23,145,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,155.73/5,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.08

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