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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.73, 7,425.35 and 3,022.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.73, 7,425.35 and 3,022.82 is: 4,171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.73 : 7,425.35 = 3,022.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.73/7,425.35 = 3,022.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.73x = 7,425.35 × 3,022.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.73x = 22,445,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,459.36/5,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.46

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