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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.47, 7,290.04 and 3,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.47, 7,290.04 and 3,044.84 is: 4,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.47 : 7,290.04 = 3,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.47/7,290.04 = 3,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.47x = 7,290.04 × 3,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.47x = 22,196,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,968.94/5,281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.81

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