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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.20, 7,510.18 and 3,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.20, 7,510.18 and 3,084.72 is: 4,257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.20 : 7,510.18 = 3,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.20/7,510.18 = 3,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.20x = 7,510.18 × 3,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.20x = 23,166,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166,802.45/5,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.66

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