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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.04, 7,290.48 and 3,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.04, 7,290.48 and 3,044.78 is: 4,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.04 : 7,290.48 = 3,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.04/7,290.48 = 3,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.04x = 7,290.48 × 3,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.04x = 22,197,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,907.69/5,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.73

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