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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.40, 7,242.98 and 3,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.40, 7,242.98 and 3,010.73 is: 4,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.40 : 7,242.98 = 3,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.40/7,242.98 = 3,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.40x = 7,242.98 × 3,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.40x = 21,806,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,605.91/5,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.91

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