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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,240.58, 7,233.43 and 3,089.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,240.58, 7,233.43 and 3,089.01 is: 4,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,240.58 : 7,233.43 = 3,089.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,240.58/7,233.43 = 3,089.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,240.58x = 7,233.43 × 3,089.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,240.58x = 22,344,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,085.99/5,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.67

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