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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.10, 7,288.69 and 3,042.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.10, 7,288.69 and 3,042.55 is: 4,199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.10 : 7,288.69 = 3,042.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.10/7,288.69 = 3,042.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.10x = 7,288.69 × 3,042.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.10x = 22,176,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176,174.92/5,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.16

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