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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.44, 7,269.62 and 3,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.44, 7,269.62 and 3,030.40 is: 4,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.44 : 7,269.62 = 3,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.44/7,269.62 = 3,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.44x = 7,269.62 × 3,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.44x = 22,029,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029,856.45/5,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.48

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