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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.60, 7,284.51 and 3,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.60, 7,284.51 and 3,040.20 is: 4,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.60 : 7,284.51 = 3,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.60/7,284.51 = 3,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.60x = 7,284.51 × 3,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.60x = 22,146,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,367.30/5,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.30

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