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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.20, 7,494.72 and 3,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.20, 7,494.72 and 3,072.44 is: 4,240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.20 : 7,494.72 = 3,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.20/7,494.72 = 3,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.20x = 7,494.72 × 3,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.20x = 23,027,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,077.52/5,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.56

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