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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.90, 7,273.80 and 3,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.90, 7,273.80 and 3,034.41 is: 4,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.90 : 7,273.80 = 3,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.90/7,273.80 = 3,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.90x = 7,273.80 × 3,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.90x = 22,071,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,691.46/5,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.67

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