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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.81, 7,290.26 and 3,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.81, 7,290.26 and 3,044.67 is: 4,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.81 : 7,290.26 = 3,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.81/7,290.26 = 3,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.81x = 7,290.26 × 3,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.81x = 22,196,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,443.53/5,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.63

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