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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.19, 7,493.82 and 3,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.19, 7,493.82 and 3,040.09 is: 4,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.19 : 7,493.82 = 3,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.19/7,493.82 = 3,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.19x = 7,493.82 × 3,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.19x = 22,781,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,887.24/5,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.41

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