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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.31, 7,510.22 and 3,084.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.31, 7,510.22 and 3,084.75 is: 4,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.31 : 7,510.22 = 3,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.31/7,510.22 = 3,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.31x = 7,510.22 × 3,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.31x = 23,167,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,151.15/5,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.64

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