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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.41, 7,269.84 and 3,380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.41, 7,269.84 and 3,380.01 is: 4,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.41 : 7,269.84 = 3,380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.41/7,269.84 = 3,380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.41x = 7,269.84 × 3,380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.41x = 24,572,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572,131.90/5,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.28

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