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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.57, 7,274.60 and 3,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.57, 7,274.60 and 3,033.74 is: 4,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.57 : 7,274.60 = 3,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.57/7,274.60 = 3,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.57x = 7,274.60 × 3,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.57x = 22,069,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,193.46/5,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.25

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