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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.78, 7,276.50 and 3,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.78, 7,276.50 and 3,035.26 is: 4,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.78 : 7,276.50 = 3,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.78/7,276.50 = 3,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.78x = 7,276.50 × 3,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.78x = 22,086,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,069.39/5,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.70

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