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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.41, 7,244.60 and 3,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.41, 7,244.60 and 3,362.30 is: 4,639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.41 : 7,244.60 = 3,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.41/7,244.60 = 3,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.41x = 7,244.60 × 3,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.41x = 24,358,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,518.58/5,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.36

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