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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.23, 7,291.62 and 3,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.23, 7,291.62 and 3,044.68 is: 4,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.23 : 7,291.62 = 3,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.23/7,291.62 = 3,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.23x = 7,291.62 × 3,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.23x = 22,200,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,649.58/5,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.10

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