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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.22, 7,493.88 and 3,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.22, 7,493.88 and 3,072.32 is: 4,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.22 : 7,493.88 = 3,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.22/7,493.88 = 3,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.22x = 7,493.88 × 3,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.22x = 23,023,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,597.40/5,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.90

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