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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.93, 7,273.67 and 3,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.93, 7,273.67 and 3,031.28 is: 4,183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.93 : 7,273.67 = 3,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.93/7,273.67 = 3,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.93x = 7,273.67 × 3,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.93x = 22,048,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048,530.40/5,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.04

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