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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.92, 7,493.81 and 3,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.92, 7,493.81 and 3,194.70 is: 4,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.92 : 7,493.81 = 3,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.92/7,493.81 = 3,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.92x = 7,493.81 × 3,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.92x = 23,940,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,940,474.81/5,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.18

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