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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.84, 7,288.92 and 3,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.84, 7,288.92 and 3,044.11 is: 4,200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.84 : 7,288.92 = 3,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.84/7,288.92 = 3,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.84x = 7,288.92 × 3,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.84x = 22,188,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,274.26/5,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.86

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