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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.38, 7,233.44 and 3,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.38, 7,233.44 and 3,003.48 is: 4,145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.38 : 7,233.44 = 3,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.38/7,233.44 = 3,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.38x = 7,233.44 × 3,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.38x = 21,725,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725,477.35/5,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.00

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