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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.76, 7,510.56 and 3,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.76, 7,510.56 and 3,084.84 is: 4,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.76 : 7,510.56 = 3,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.76/7,510.56 = 3,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.76x = 7,510.56 × 3,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.76x = 23,168,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,875.91/5,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.82

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