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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.05, 7,236.19 and 3,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.05, 7,236.19 and 3,005.80 is: 4,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.05 : 7,236.19 = 3,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.05/7,236.19 = 3,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.05x = 7,236.19 × 3,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.05x = 21,750,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750,539.90/5,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.66

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