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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.42, 7,014.40 and 3,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.42, 7,014.40 and 3,319.14 is: 4,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.42 : 7,014.40 = 3,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.42/7,014.40 = 3,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.42x = 7,014.40 × 3,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.42x = 23,281,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,775.62/5,082.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.84

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