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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.94, 7,494.79 and 3,073.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.94, 7,494.79 and 3,073.57 is: 4,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.94 : 7,494.79 = 3,073.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.94/7,494.79 = 3,073.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.94x = 7,494.79 × 3,073.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.94x = 23,035,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035,716.54/5,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.57

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