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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.33, 7,424.85 and 3,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.33, 7,424.85 and 3,022.48 is: 4,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.33 : 7,424.85 = 3,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.33/7,424.85 = 3,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.33x = 7,424.85 × 3,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.33x = 22,441,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,460.63/5,380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.02

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