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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.28, 7,093.64 and 3,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.28, 7,093.64 and 3,044 is: 4,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.28 : 7,093.64 = 3,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.28/7,093.64 = 3,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.28x = 7,093.64 × 3,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.28x = 21,593,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,040.16/5,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.75

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