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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.58, 7,261.97 and 3,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.58, 7,261.97 and 3,024.46 is: 4,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.58 : 7,261.97 = 3,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.58/7,261.97 = 3,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.58x = 7,261.97 × 3,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.58x = 21,963,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,537.79/5,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.53

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