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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.57, 7,274.11 and 3,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.57, 7,274.11 and 3,032.41 is: 4,185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.57 : 7,274.11 = 3,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.57/7,274.11 = 3,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.57x = 7,274.11 × 3,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.57x = 22,058,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,047.53/5,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.14

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