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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.64, 7,254.28 and 3,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.64, 7,254.28 and 3,019.22 is: 4,166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.64 : 7,254.28 = 3,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.64/7,254.28 = 3,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.64x = 7,254.28 × 3,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.64x = 21,902,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,267.26/5,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.59

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