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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.29, 7,494.08 and 3,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.29, 7,494.08 and 3,072.38 is: 4,240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.29 : 7,494.08 = 3,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.29/7,494.08 = 3,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.29x = 7,494.08 × 3,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.29x = 23,024,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,608.68/5,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.04

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