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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.85, 7,268.24 and 3,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.85, 7,268.24 and 3,028.62 is: 4,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.85 : 7,268.24 = 3,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.85/7,268.24 = 3,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.85x = 7,268.24 × 3,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.85x = 22,012,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,721.89/5,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.49

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