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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.71, 7,510.62 and 3,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.71, 7,510.62 and 3,084.80 is: 4,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.71 : 7,510.62 = 3,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.71/7,510.62 = 3,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.71x = 7,510.62 × 3,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.71x = 23,168,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,760.58/5,442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.84

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