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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.30, 7,274.46 and 3,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.30, 7,274.46 and 3,032.42 is: 4,185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.30 : 7,274.46 = 3,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.30/7,274.46 = 3,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.30x = 7,274.46 × 3,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.30x = 22,059,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059,217.99/5,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.57

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