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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.06, 7,273.42 and 3,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.06, 7,273.42 and 3,031.90 is: 4,184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.06 : 7,273.42 = 3,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.06/7,273.42 = 3,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.06x = 7,273.42 × 3,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.06x = 22,052,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052,256.33/5,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.44

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