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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.28, 7,278.01 and 3,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.28, 7,278.01 and 3,034.74 is: 4,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.28 : 7,278.01 = 3,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.28/7,278.01 = 3,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.28x = 7,278.01 × 3,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.28x = 22,086,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,875.84/5,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.45

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