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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.19, 7,288.88 and 3,043.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.19, 7,288.88 and 3,043.71 is: 4,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.19 : 7,288.88 = 3,043.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.19/7,288.88 = 3,043.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.19x = 7,288.88 × 3,043.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.19x = 22,185,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185,221.73/5,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.00

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