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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.94, 7,268.98 and 3,028.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.94, 7,268.98 and 3,028.92 is: 4,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.94 : 7,268.98 = 3,028.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.94/7,268.98 = 3,028.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.94x = 7,268.98 × 3,028.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.94x = 22,017,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,158.90/5,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.26

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