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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.52, 7,480.35 and 3,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.52, 7,480.35 and 3,030.67 is: 4,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.52 : 7,480.35 = 3,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.52/7,480.35 = 3,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.52x = 7,480.35 × 3,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.52x = 22,670,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,439.61/5,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.34

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