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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.44, 7,265.48 and 3,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.44, 7,265.48 and 3,027.40 is: 4,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.44 : 7,265.48 = 3,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.44/7,265.48 = 3,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.44x = 7,265.48 × 3,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.44x = 21,995,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995,514.15/5,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.34

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