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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.84, 7,490.08 and 3,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.84, 7,490.08 and 3,070.24 is: 4,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.84 : 7,490.08 = 3,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.84/7,490.08 = 3,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.84x = 7,490.08 × 3,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.84x = 22,996,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996,343.22/5,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.74

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