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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.24, 7,837.26 and 3,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.24, 7,837.26 and 3,040 is: 4,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.24 : 7,837.26 = 3,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.24/7,837.26 = 3,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.24x = 7,837.26 × 3,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.24x = 23,825,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825,270.40/5,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.29

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