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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.14, 7,287.42 and 3,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.14, 7,287.42 and 3,042.57 is: 4,198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.14 : 7,287.42 = 3,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.14/7,287.42 = 3,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.14x = 7,287.42 × 3,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.14x = 22,172,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,485.47/5,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.43

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