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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.52, 7,288.44 and 3,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.52, 7,288.44 and 3,185.84 is: 4,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.52 : 7,288.44 = 3,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.52/7,288.44 = 3,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.52x = 7,288.44 × 3,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.52x = 23,219,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,803.69/5,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.42

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