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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.22, 7,274.61 and 3,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.22, 7,274.61 and 3,033.05 is: 4,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.22 : 7,274.61 = 3,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.22/7,274.61 = 3,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.22x = 7,274.61 × 3,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.22x = 22,064,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064,255.86/5,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.80

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