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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.39, 7,510.12 and 3,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.39, 7,510.12 and 3,084.89 is: 4,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.39 : 7,510.12 = 3,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.39/7,510.12 = 3,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.39x = 7,510.12 × 3,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.39x = 23,167,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,848.82/5,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.93

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