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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.11, 7,284.34 and 3,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.11, 7,284.34 and 3,041.08 is: 4,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.11 : 7,284.34 = 3,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.11/7,284.34 = 3,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.11x = 7,284.34 × 3,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.11x = 22,152,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,260.69/5,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.21

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