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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.56, 7,230.93 and 3,352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.56, 7,230.93 and 3,352.19 is: 4,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.56 : 7,230.93 = 3,352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.56/7,230.93 = 3,352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.56x = 7,230.93 × 3,352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.56x = 24,239,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239,434.48/5,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.47

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