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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.40, 7,282.26 and 3,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.40, 7,282.26 and 3,038.83 is: 4,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.40 : 7,282.26 = 3,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.40/7,282.26 = 3,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.40x = 7,282.26 × 3,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.40x = 22,129,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,550.16/5,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.27

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