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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.85, 7,491.96 and 3,192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.85, 7,491.96 and 3,192.62 is: 4,404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.85 : 7,491.96 = 3,192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.85/7,491.96 = 3,192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.85x = 7,491.96 × 3,192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.85x = 23,918,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918,943.88/5,430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.27

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