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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.14, 7,285.04 and 3,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.14, 7,285.04 and 3,041.30 is: 4,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.14 : 7,285.04 = 3,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.14/7,285.04 = 3,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.14x = 7,285.04 × 3,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.14x = 22,155,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,992.15/5,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.69

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