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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.89, 7,274.66 and 3,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.89, 7,274.66 and 3,033.32 is: 4,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.89 : 7,274.66 = 3,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.89/7,274.66 = 3,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.89x = 7,274.66 × 3,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.89x = 22,066,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066,398.57/5,271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.68

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