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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.82, 7,260.42 and 3,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.82, 7,260.42 and 3,023.79 is: 4,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.82 : 7,260.42 = 3,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.82/7,260.42 = 3,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.82x = 7,260.42 × 3,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.82x = 21,953,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953,985.39/5,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.32

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