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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,240.44, 7,232.48 and 3,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,240.44, 7,232.48 and 3,002.68 is: 4,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,240.44 : 7,232.48 = 3,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,240.44/7,232.48 = 3,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,240.44x = 7,232.48 × 3,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,240.44x = 21,716,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716,823.05/5,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.08

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