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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.68, 7,285.44 and 3,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.68, 7,285.44 and 3,040.17 is: 4,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.68 : 7,285.44 = 3,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.68/7,285.44 = 3,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.68x = 7,285.44 × 3,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.68x = 22,148,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148,976.12/5,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.93

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