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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.70, 7,254.28 and 3,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.70, 7,254.28 and 3,371.46 is: 4,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.70 : 7,254.28 = 3,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.70/7,254.28 = 3,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.70x = 7,254.28 × 3,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.70x = 24,457,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,514.85/5,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.98

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