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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.10, 7,508.70 and 3,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.10, 7,508.70 and 3,083.70 is: 4,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.10 : 7,508.70 = 3,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.10/7,508.70 = 3,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.10x = 7,508.70 × 3,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.10x = 23,154,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,578.19/5,441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.50

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