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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.61, 7,273.19 and 3,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.61, 7,273.19 and 3,254.92 is: 4,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.61 : 7,273.19 = 3,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.61/7,273.19 = 3,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.61x = 7,273.19 × 3,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.61x = 23,673,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,651.59/5,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.63

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