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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.35, 7,290.24 and 3,045.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.35, 7,290.24 and 3,045.05 is: 4,201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.35 : 7,290.24 = 3,045.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.35/7,290.24 = 3,045.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.35x = 7,290.24 × 3,045.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.35x = 22,199,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,108.86/5,283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.71

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