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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.93, 7,270.91 and 3,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.93, 7,270.91 and 3,029.28 is: 4,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.93 : 7,270.91 = 3,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.93/7,270.91 = 3,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.93x = 7,270.91 × 3,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.93x = 22,025,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,591.19/5,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.28

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