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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.94, 7,276.02 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.94, 7,276.02 and 3,034.28 is: 4,186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.94 : 7,276.02 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.94/7,276.02 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.94x = 7,276.02 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.94x = 22,077,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,481.97/5,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.94

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