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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.44, 7,238.90 and 3,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.44, 7,238.90 and 3,007.74 is: 4,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.44 : 7,238.90 = 3,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.44/7,238.90 = 3,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.44x = 7,238.90 × 3,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.44x = 21,772,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772,729.09/5,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.79

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