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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.45, 7,290.97 and 3,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.45, 7,290.97 and 3,045.42 is: 4,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.45 : 7,290.97 = 3,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.45/7,290.97 = 3,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.45x = 7,290.97 × 3,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.45x = 22,204,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,058.24/5,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.57

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