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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.08, 6,944.48 and 3,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.08, 6,944.48 and 3,042.28 is: 4,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.08 : 6,944.48 = 3,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.08/6,944.48 = 3,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.08x = 6,944.48 × 3,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.08x = 21,127,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,052.61/5,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.47

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