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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.70, 7,243.70 and 3,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.70, 7,243.70 and 3,362.94 is: 4,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.70 : 7,243.70 = 3,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.70/7,243.70 = 3,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.70x = 7,243.70 × 3,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.70x = 24,360,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,128.48/5,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.29

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