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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.32, 7,510.56 and 3,084.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.32, 7,510.56 and 3,084.38 is: 4,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.32 : 7,510.56 = 3,084.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.32/7,510.56 = 3,084.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.32x = 7,510.56 × 3,084.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.32x = 23,165,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,421.05/5,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.53

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