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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.38, 7,525.42 and 3,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.38, 7,525.42 and 3,030.58 is: 4,182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.38 : 7,525.42 = 3,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.38/7,525.42 = 3,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.38x = 7,525.42 × 3,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.38x = 22,806,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,387.34/5,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.06

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