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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.98, 7,234.97 and 3,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.98, 7,234.97 and 3,005.37 is: 4,148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.98 : 7,234.97 = 3,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.98/7,234.97 = 3,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.98x = 7,234.97 × 3,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.98x = 21,743,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743,746.76/5,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.00

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