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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.22, 7,534.78 and 3,102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.22, 7,534.78 and 3,102.31 is: 4,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.22 : 7,534.78 = 3,102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.22/7,534.78 = 3,102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.22x = 7,534.78 × 3,102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.22x = 23,375,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,223.34/5,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.00

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