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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.80, 7,291.02 and 3,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.80, 7,291.02 and 3,044.68 is: 4,202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.80 : 7,291.02 = 3,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.80/7,291.02 = 3,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.80x = 7,291.02 × 3,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.80x = 22,198,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,822.77/5,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.09

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