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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.52, 7,291.01 and 3,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.52, 7,291.01 and 3,045.79 is: 4,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.52 : 7,291.01 = 3,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.52/7,291.01 = 3,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.52x = 7,291.01 × 3,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.52x = 22,206,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,885.35/5,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.05

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