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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.83, 7,480.71 and 3,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.83, 7,480.71 and 3,030.80 is: 4,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.83 : 7,480.71 = 3,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.83/7,480.71 = 3,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.83x = 7,480.71 × 3,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.83x = 22,672,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672,512.49/5,420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.48

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