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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248, 7,242.68 and 3,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248, 7,242.68 and 3,679.84 is: 5,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248 : 7,242.68 = 3,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248/7,242.68 = 3,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248x = 7,242.68 × 3,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248x = 26,651,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,903.57/5,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.49

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