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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.19, 7,235.62 and 3,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.19, 7,235.62 and 3,005.20 is: 4,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.19 : 7,235.62 = 3,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.19/7,235.62 = 3,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.19x = 7,235.62 × 3,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.19x = 21,744,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744,456.56/5,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.18

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