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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.79, 7,253.47 and 3,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.79, 7,253.47 and 3,019.15 is: 4,165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.79 : 7,253.47 = 3,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.79/7,253.47 = 3,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.79x = 7,253.47 × 3,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.79x = 21,899,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,262.59/5,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.11

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