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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.29, 7,283.19 and 3,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.29, 7,283.19 and 3,040.26 is: 4,195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.29 : 7,283.19 = 3,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.29/7,283.19 = 3,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.29x = 7,283.19 × 3,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.29x = 22,142,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,791.23/5,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.07

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