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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.92, 7,424.62 and 3,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.92, 7,424.62 and 3,022.06 is: 4,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.92 : 7,424.62 = 3,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.92/7,424.62 = 3,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.92x = 7,424.62 × 3,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.92x = 22,437,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,647.12/5,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.63

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