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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.70, 7,233.42 and 3,003.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.70, 7,233.42 and 3,003.58 is: 4,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.70 : 7,233.42 = 3,003.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.70/7,233.42 = 3,003.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.70x = 7,233.42 × 3,003.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.70x = 21,726,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726,155.64/5,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.87

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