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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.41, 7,268.46 and 3,379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.41, 7,268.46 and 3,379.01 is: 4,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.41 : 7,268.46 = 3,379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.41/7,268.46 = 3,379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.41x = 7,268.46 × 3,379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.41x = 24,560,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,162.68/5,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.89

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