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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.56, 7,425.90 and 3,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.56, 7,425.90 and 3,023.20 is: 4,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.56 : 7,425.90 = 3,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.56/7,425.90 = 3,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.56x = 7,425.90 × 3,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.56x = 22,449,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449,980.88/5,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.65

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