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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.81, 7,511.16 and 3,084.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.81, 7,511.16 and 3,084.90 is: 4,257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.81 : 7,511.16 = 3,084.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.81/7,511.16 = 3,084.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.81x = 7,511.16 × 3,084.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.81x = 23,171,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171,139.93/5,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.21

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