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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.03, 7,291.49 and 3,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.03, 7,291.49 and 3,044.51 is: 4,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.03 : 7,291.49 = 3,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.03/7,291.49 = 3,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.03x = 7,291.49 × 3,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.03x = 22,198,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,962.54/5,283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.94

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