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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.42, 7,510.69 and 3,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.42, 7,510.69 and 3,084.55 is: 4,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.42 : 7,510.69 = 3,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.42/7,510.69 = 3,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.42x = 7,510.69 × 3,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.42x = 23,167,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,083.92/5,442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.76

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