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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.98, 7,268.46 and 3,028.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.98, 7,268.46 and 3,028.10 is: 4,179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.98 : 7,268.46 = 3,028.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.98/7,268.46 = 3,028.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.98x = 7,268.46 × 3,028.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.98x = 22,009,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,623.73/5,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.59

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