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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.83, 7,289.18 and 3,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.83, 7,289.18 and 3,044.05 is: 4,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.83 : 7,289.18 = 3,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.83/7,289.18 = 3,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.83x = 7,289.18 × 3,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.83x = 22,188,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,628.38/5,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.94

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