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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.60, 7,254.46 and 3,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.60, 7,254.46 and 3,019.20 is: 4,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.60 : 7,254.46 = 3,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.60/7,254.46 = 3,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.60x = 7,254.46 × 3,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.60x = 21,902,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,665.63/5,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.70

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