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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.91, 7,507.93 and 3,083.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.91, 7,507.93 and 3,083.05 is: 4,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.91 : 7,507.93 = 3,083.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.91/7,507.93 = 3,083.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.91x = 7,507.93 × 3,083.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.91x = 23,147,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,323.59/5,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.31

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