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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.30, 7,424.67 and 3,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.30, 7,424.67 and 3,022.59 is: 4,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.30 : 7,424.67 = 3,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.30/7,424.67 = 3,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.30x = 7,424.67 × 3,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.30x = 22,441,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,733.30/5,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.09

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