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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.50, 7,278.26 and 3,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.50, 7,278.26 and 3,036.56 is: 4,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.50 : 7,278.26 = 3,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.50/7,278.26 = 3,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.50x = 7,278.26 × 3,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.50x = 22,100,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,873.19/5,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.14

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