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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,242.41, 7,234.53 and 3,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,242.41, 7,234.53 and 3,004.33 is: 4,145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,242.41 : 7,234.53 = 3,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,242.41/7,234.53 = 3,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,242.41x = 7,234.53 × 3,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,242.41x = 21,734,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734,915.51/5,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.98

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