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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.34, 7,267.90 and 3,028.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.34, 7,267.90 and 3,028.77 is: 4,179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.34 : 7,267.90 = 3,028.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.34/7,267.90 = 3,028.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.34x = 7,267.90 × 3,028.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.34x = 22,012,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,783.67/5,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.90

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