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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.40, 7,509.42 and 3,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.40, 7,509.42 and 3,083.40 is: 4,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.40 : 7,509.42 = 3,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.40/7,509.42 = 3,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.40x = 7,509.42 × 3,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.40x = 23,154,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,545.63/5,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.26

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