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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.76, 7,238.46 and 3,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.76, 7,238.46 and 3,149.02 is: 4,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.76 : 7,238.46 = 3,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.76/7,238.46 = 3,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.76x = 7,238.46 × 3,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.76x = 22,794,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,055.31/5,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.06

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