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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.76, 7,290.30 and 3,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.76, 7,290.30 and 3,044.25 is: 4,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.76 : 7,290.30 = 3,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.76/7,290.30 = 3,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.76x = 7,290.30 × 3,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.76x = 22,193,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,495.78/5,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.12

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