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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.53, 7,494.79 and 3,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.53, 7,494.79 and 3,072.22 is: 4,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.53 : 7,494.79 = 3,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.53/7,494.79 = 3,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.53x = 7,494.79 × 3,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.53x = 23,025,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,598.58/5,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.03

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