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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.30, 7,274.54 and 3,033.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.30, 7,274.54 and 3,033.75 is: 4,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.30 : 7,274.54 = 3,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.30/7,274.54 = 3,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.30x = 7,274.54 × 3,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.30x = 22,069,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,170.59/5,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.46

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