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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.94, 7,523.90 and 3,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.94, 7,523.90 and 3,094.30 is: 4,270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.94 : 7,523.90 = 3,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.94/7,523.90 = 3,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.94x = 7,523.90 × 3,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.94x = 23,281,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,173.89/5,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.26

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