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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.05, 7,290.50 and 3,044.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.05, 7,290.50 and 3,044.79 is: 4,201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.05 : 7,290.50 = 3,044.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.05/7,290.50 = 3,044.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.05x = 7,290.50 × 3,044.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.05x = 22,198,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,049.11/5,283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.75

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