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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.41, 7,215.29 and 3,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.41, 7,215.29 and 3,340.01 is: 4,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.41 : 7,215.29 = 3,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.41/7,215.29 = 3,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.41x = 7,215.29 × 3,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.41x = 24,099,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099,153.11/5,230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.50

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