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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.27, 7,287.74 and 3,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.27, 7,287.74 and 3,044.07 is: 4,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.27 : 7,287.74 = 3,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.27/7,287.74 = 3,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.27x = 7,287.74 × 3,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.27x = 22,184,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,375.48/5,282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.78

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