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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.85, 7,269.95 and 3,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.85, 7,269.95 and 3,030.82 is: 4,181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.85 : 7,269.95 = 3,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.85/7,269.95 = 3,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.85x = 7,269.95 × 3,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.85x = 22,033,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033,899.26/5,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.92

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