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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.55, 7,883.62 and 3,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.55, 7,883.62 and 3,070.55 is: 4,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.55 : 7,883.62 = 3,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.55/7,883.62 = 3,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.55x = 7,883.62 × 3,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.55x = 24,207,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,002.30/5,257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.24

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