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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.88, 7,425.88 and 3,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.88, 7,425.88 and 3,023.20 is: 4,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.88 : 7,425.88 = 3,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.88/7,425.88 = 3,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.88x = 7,425.88 × 3,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.88x = 22,449,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449,920.42/5,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.17

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