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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.64, 7,430.40 and 3,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.64, 7,430.40 and 3,026.32 is: 4,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.64 : 7,430.40 = 3,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.64/7,430.40 = 3,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.64x = 7,430.40 × 3,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.64x = 22,486,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486,768.13/5,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.09

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