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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.94, 7,238.55 and 3,007.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.94, 7,238.55 and 3,007.41 is: 4,149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.94 : 7,238.55 = 3,007.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.94/7,238.55 = 3,007.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.94x = 7,238.55 × 3,007.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.94x = 21,769,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769,271.79/5,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.74

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