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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.94, 7,278.22 and 3,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.94, 7,278.22 and 3,036.41 is: 4,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.94 : 7,278.22 = 3,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.94/7,278.22 = 3,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.94x = 7,278.22 × 3,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.94x = 22,099,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,659.99/5,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.56

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